taggartgolf
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Hi
This is my first post on this forum and I am seeking advice from my fellow horsemen/women. Ihave recentley bought a fab 17.1hh clyde x tb mare .She is superb in every way....However I contacted her previous/previous owner to establish a little unknown history.She endorsed that this horse was superb in every way,however, she sold her because she completely 'tanked off' 3 x with her causing her to lose her her nerve and subsequently sell her... ooh er, I thought.Blimey! Thus far I have not had occasion to experience this lovely attribute as we have hacked along roads and walked accross fields.I have cantered her along a bridleway behind a lead horse and she was was fine,however I get the 'feeling' she could be strong if the fancy took her. If I am honest I am scared ****less that she could tank off if she wanted to,and believe me she is a mighty big horse with the engine at the front.Obviously, intensive schooling could help this but before we end up 'run away with' on a hack across fields I am seeking advice on the best bit to control this undesired vice.She iscurrently in a jointed dutch gag but I read that a waterford pelham or waterford gag is a saviour on a headstrong,willful horse.I have some done some research and this bit appears favourable or a good jointed,steel pelham.Do any of you experienced big horse riders have any advice as I am determined to nip this in th before this happens.I am a very strong 16stone(sadly!) lady with popeyes biceps but would love to hear from anyone who has had/ has a similar challenge as to how they have are /conquering it. I can't wait for your advice.Many Thanks.
This is my first post on this forum and I am seeking advice from my fellow horsemen/women. Ihave recentley bought a fab 17.1hh clyde x tb mare .She is superb in every way....However I contacted her previous/previous owner to establish a little unknown history.She endorsed that this horse was superb in every way,however, she sold her because she completely 'tanked off' 3 x with her causing her to lose her her nerve and subsequently sell her... ooh er, I thought.Blimey! Thus far I have not had occasion to experience this lovely attribute as we have hacked along roads and walked accross fields.I have cantered her along a bridleway behind a lead horse and she was was fine,however I get the 'feeling' she could be strong if the fancy took her. If I am honest I am scared ****less that she could tank off if she wanted to,and believe me she is a mighty big horse with the engine at the front.Obviously, intensive schooling could help this but before we end up 'run away with' on a hack across fields I am seeking advice on the best bit to control this undesired vice.She iscurrently in a jointed dutch gag but I read that a waterford pelham or waterford gag is a saviour on a headstrong,willful horse.I have some done some research and this bit appears favourable or a good jointed,steel pelham.Do any of you experienced big horse riders have any advice as I am determined to nip this in th before this happens.I am a very strong 16stone(sadly!) lady with popeyes biceps but would love to hear from anyone who has had/ has a similar challenge as to how they have are /conquering it. I can't wait for your advice.Many Thanks.