Respecting the bit

[Ash and Belle]

I have been having some trouble with my pony not respecting the bit, is there any training I can do to help or should I just switch bits? I have her on a single joint snaffle.

 

[Sleipnir]

By the sound of your threads, you urgently need the help of a professional instructor and equestrian - not only for training advice, but also to learn basic handling, management and husbandry. Is there anyone around who could help you asap?

 

[Ash and Belle]

Yes, I took riding lessons last summer so maybe I should look into that again.

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

Yes, I took riding lessons last summer so maybe I should look into that again.

If that is really all the previous knowledge you have of riding and horse care, please, please enlist the help of a qualified instructor before doing anymore riding for your ponies sake and your own.

Do you keep the pony at a livery yard, are there any knowledgeable adults who might be willing to give you some basic guidance in basic horse care?

 

[[153312]]

Yes, I took riding lessons last summer so maybe I should look into that again.

Is that all you did before buying your horse? Where did you buy them from?

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

It isn't so much about respecting the bit as being comfortable with it. Many horses do not get on well with single jointed bits. I second the suggestions to get an experienced professional involved with your horse/stable management

 

[Sleipnir]

A summer of riding lessons is not nearly enough to be sufficiently experienced in horse riding, training and care. Please enlist professional help as soon as possible, and also consider moving your horse and pony to a full care livery yard.

 

[Sossigpoker]

Christ kid, I'm starting to hope you're a very unfunny troll!
If you're not ,.please invest some management lessons! Or ideally put your pony on livery where experienced staff will teach you how to do this.