Posted 2014-10-27 5:03 PM Subject: Bonnets? All opinions please
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Okay so im having a problem with my horse hopping and throwing is head up and he is just super strong I've had a lot of people tell me to try and bonnet cause right now im using a tie down but it seems to not help that much. Has anyone ever used one do you like them did you see a difference in their running. All opinions please nothing rude. And if you do use one do you mind putting where you got it here thanks!!!
Posted 2014-10-27 5:37 PM Subject: RE: Bonnets? All opinions please
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I had one that only rode in one. I got mine from an english tack place. NRS has some too. He was scary to ride one without, but I sold him and a guy bought him and won a bunch in HS stuff out here. I would suggest once you put that baby on don't jump on the horse lunge him first to see the reaction and don't adjust too tight. I have seen wrecks with those in the wrong hands.
Posted 2014-10-27 5:52 PM Subject: RE: Bonnets? All opinions please
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Personal opinion alert - take it for just that.
I think tie downs are over used but sometimes necessary. I wouldn't use a bonnet. Too many nerves and sensitivity up there. If I couldn't fix it myself without one, I would send the horse to a trainer who could.
Posted 2014-10-27 11:45 PM Subject: RE: Bonnets? All opinions please
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It is a great tool for a horse that needs it. It will keep the head down but allows them to get their nose out. Not for every horse but the ones I have used it on it worked great. Suggested to a gal a couple weeks ago that was having difficulty with her horse getting elevated and hopping coming out of a barrel. She got one, let the horse get used to it and made the best run yesterday I have seen this mare make in over a year. You could tell the horse was very comfortable with it.
Posted 2014-10-28 7:39 AM Subject: RE: Bonnets? All opinions please
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I use a bonnet on my mare. Head down, but can get her nose out. I ordered mine from Dave and Patti Hall at All American Equipment. www.allamericanequipment.com or call them at (573)749-3314. They are great people to work with.
Posted 2014-10-28 4:17 PM Subject: RE: Bonnets? All opinions please
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Posts: 5218 Location: Oklahoma
The people that had my gelding before me ran him in a bonnet, but I don't feel it neccessary so it's just sitting in my trailer just incase I think I need it someday. I ordered it from L&W bits.
Posted 2014-10-28 4:21 PM Subject: RE: Bonnets? All opinions please
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Posts: 1162 Location: White Mountains of AZ
McolbyL - 2014-10-27 3:03 PM
Okay so im having a problem with my horse hopping and throwing is head up and he is just super strong I've had a lot of people tell me to try and bonnet cause right now im using a tie down but it seems to not help that much. Has anyone ever used one do you like them did you see a difference in their running. All opinions please nothing rude. And if you do use one do you mind putting where you got it here thanks!!!
Have you ruled out any soreness issues? In the poll or neck?
Bonnets? All opinions please
