paddi22
Well-Known Member
Recently got a new horse, lovely but big and strong. Last owner had him in a grackle and gag bit, and he just went from field to hunting. He doesn't have much schooling but is lovely. i got him, stuck him back in a snaffle and cavesson in the sand arena, and he is fine, strong and excited when jumping in school, but nothing a bit of schooling won't fix.
Had him out in field today and when cantering and galloping he is very, very strong. I'm used to an exracer who stops when you drop the contact, so he feels very different. I want to keep him in snaffle and cavesson, and am hoping schooling in the field will train him to have a few more gears and better brakes. He hasn't any badness, he's just very forward going and confident.
Anyone have any good schooling tips to train a horse to respond better i don't want to be hauling at him, but i really don't want a stronger bit. Any good exercises people recommend?
Had him out in field today and when cantering and galloping he is very, very strong. I'm used to an exracer who stops when you drop the contact, so he feels very different. I want to keep him in snaffle and cavesson, and am hoping schooling in the field will train him to have a few more gears and better brakes. He hasn't any badness, he's just very forward going and confident.
Anyone have any good schooling tips to train a horse to respond better i don't want to be hauling at him, but i really don't want a stronger bit. Any good exercises people recommend?