Transition to Double Bridle

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I am hoping to get out and about showing (Maxi Cob) this season and will need to get my girl going nicely in a double bridle - any tips?

Thanks all.
 
If she's going well in a snaffle she should have no problem going into a full bridle (am assuming you know what you're doing here). I've never had a problem with changing, except where the horse had contact problems already. Some horses can be a little overreactive to the curb (I'm being polite; it's only TB's that are that dramatic really), but I have found the vast majority of cobs go vey much better in a curb bit than in a snaffle. Good luck with the showing!
 
I popped my dressage cob in a double this week. He's a level headed sort (most of the time!) so I just got on with it and have got some decent work out of him. I even contemplated competing in it this weekend but chickened out purely as I don't feel capable yet - he'd be fine though!

Depending on what your set up is I have heard of people hacking in a double initially just so you're not asking too many questions. Think this is a great idea but my ground for hacking is awful at the moment.
 
I just got on with it. Chose a bradoon similar to his snaffle and a weymouth with not too long shanks and off we went! I was careful to keep the curb nice and light and my pony was fine.
 
Thanks guys - the hacking idea sounds a good one. She is going well now - it has taken some hard work through the winter months!.

ta all
 
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