skewbaldmillie
Well-Known Member
I'm off on a rant again! Just to warn anyone.
Somebody on Facebook(I know great start isn't it!) said she was desperately looking for answers as to which bit to use on her horse. She said it consistently runs out or stops and flicks it's head in the air. Also said has a very sensitive mouth. Everyone for some reason was suggesting Wilkie's and Waterfords (no mention of leaning etc at all!) And some were talking about putting it in a rope gag or tom thumb! When I suggested that she tries some different schooling exercises and sticks with a snaffle, maybe with a lozenge incase the nutcracker action was causing him to head flick. I also politely suggested getting his teeth and back checked as per usual. Was then shot down as she said he was the most perfectly schooled pony, apparently having won the working hunters at RDS three times! Considering she was saying he always runs out even at cross poles I find this unlikely somehow. :') With regards to getting back and teeth checked she said he certainly doesn't need any checks and that she keeps him well so doesn't need any checks. Apparently it's definitely an issue with his bit. Grrrrrr I had to put my phone on the other side of the yard and bite my tongue. Why does everyone want to shove their horse in a stronger bit all the time!! Sorry for this unhelpful rant😂
Somebody on Facebook(I know great start isn't it!) said she was desperately looking for answers as to which bit to use on her horse. She said it consistently runs out or stops and flicks it's head in the air. Also said has a very sensitive mouth. Everyone for some reason was suggesting Wilkie's and Waterfords (no mention of leaning etc at all!) And some were talking about putting it in a rope gag or tom thumb! When I suggested that she tries some different schooling exercises and sticks with a snaffle, maybe with a lozenge incase the nutcracker action was causing him to head flick. I also politely suggested getting his teeth and back checked as per usual. Was then shot down as she said he was the most perfectly schooled pony, apparently having won the working hunters at RDS three times! Considering she was saying he always runs out even at cross poles I find this unlikely somehow. :') With regards to getting back and teeth checked she said he certainly doesn't need any checks and that she keeps him well so doesn't need any checks. Apparently it's definitely an issue with his bit. Grrrrrr I had to put my phone on the other side of the yard and bite my tongue. Why does everyone want to shove their horse in a stronger bit all the time!! Sorry for this unhelpful rant😂
Poor horse.
