Posted 2016-02-24 10:49 AM Subject: Meet Snickers. Snickers and I need help.
Hawty & Nawty
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Found a wonderful pony for my daughter. Despite the fact the wind was blowing, a stud paced in a stall next to her, she hadn't been ridden in weeks and was being fed rich alfalfa, she worked for my timid eight year old daughter in a halter and lead rope. Seems to have a good stop on her, but pretty energetic. What would you recomend? Pony hack? Snaffle? My daughter is just beginning, so i want a happy mouth, but something that will reinforce also. Dakota's goal is to gymkhana on this pony.
Posted 2016-02-24 11:04 AM Subject: RE: Meet Snickers. Snickers and I need help.
Hawty & Nawty
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streakysox - 2016-02-25 9:03 AM I would say something with a longer shank so she will have some leverage. I don't think your daughter is strong enough to hurt her.
Okay. And yes, Dakota is only fifty pounds even at her age. She isn't aggressive at all.
Posted 2016-02-24 11:12 AM Subject: RE: Meet Snickers. Snickers and I need help.
Proud to be Deplorable
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Do you have a " small" more experienced rider available that can get on snicker's and find out just how much snicker's knows? It could go a long way in deciding what bit to use.
Posted 2016-02-24 11:16 AM Subject: RE: Meet Snickers. Snickers and I need help.
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jbhoot - 2016-02-24 11:12 AM Do you have a " small" more experienced rider available that can get on snicker's and find out just how much snicker's knows? It could go a long way in deciding what bit to use.
I agree. I would be hesitant to put more than a 3 piece snaffle on her for now. Beginner riders always get nervous and grab on to the reins/bit. Putting a curb with leverage will probably cause more problems than not for now.
Meet Snickers. Snickers and I need help.
