DirectorFury
Well-Known Member
(Yes, this is really a training issue but I need some backup while working on her manners. She's up to date on teeth, saddle fits, I'm confident it's not a pain issue but a 'very happy to be out and about' issue )
Hopefully this won't be super long!
Historically M has been a nightmare to bit, the only mouthpiece she goes happily in and doesn't curl up and sit behind is a mullen mouth. She's been in a hanging cheek version of this for a while now and it's all good. This is with a cavesson noseband, no flash as she's not needed one before (apart from a short time as a 5yo). However, as she gets fitter she's becoming stronger and stronger to hack - which has led to her shoving her head in the air, opening her mouth, and bogging off when she feels like it. A very long and boring story short we've finally settled on a mullen mouth pelham with a leather curb and 2 reins. This works 99% of the time but she's crossing her jaw and still taking off sometimes. Would you try a grackle noseband with the pelham as a temporary measure or is it a big no-no? Obviously the only real solution is to keep working on her manners so this nonsense stops but I could do with some backup while I'm working on it!
Hopefully this won't be super long!
Historically M has been a nightmare to bit, the only mouthpiece she goes happily in and doesn't curl up and sit behind is a mullen mouth. She's been in a hanging cheek version of this for a while now and it's all good. This is with a cavesson noseband, no flash as she's not needed one before (apart from a short time as a 5yo). However, as she gets fitter she's becoming stronger and stronger to hack - which has led to her shoving her head in the air, opening her mouth, and bogging off when she feels like it. A very long and boring story short we've finally settled on a mullen mouth pelham with a leather curb and 2 reins. This works 99% of the time but she's crossing her jaw and still taking off sometimes. Would you try a grackle noseband with the pelham as a temporary measure or is it a big no-no? Obviously the only real solution is to keep working on her manners so this nonsense stops but I could do with some backup while I'm working on it!