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RidenFly Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2016-02-24 10:49 AM Subject: Meet Snickers. Snickers and I need help.
Hawty & Nawty Posts: 20424	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.
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Griz Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2016-02-24 10:59 AM Subject: RE: Meet Snickers. Snickers and I need help.
Industrial Srength Barrel Racer Posts: 7268	We always just rode in curb bits so I'm not much help but I want to see a picture!!
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RidenFly Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2016-02-24 11:02 AM Subject: RE: Meet Snickers. Snickers and I need help.
Hawty & Nawty Posts: 20424	Griz - 2016-02-25 8:59 AM We always just rode in curb bits so I'm not much help but I want to see a picture!!
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streakysox Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2016-02-24 11:03 AM Subject: RE: Meet Snickers. Snickers and I need help.
Take a Picture Posts: 12841	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.
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foundation horse Reg. Aug 2004	Posted 2016-02-24 11:04 AM Subject: RE: Meet Snickers. Snickers and I need help.
Semper Fi Location: North Texas	streakysox - 2016-02-24 11:03 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. I agree. Or perhaps (and I absolutely hate these overall) a mechanical hackamore, due to the amount of leverage available.
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RidenFly Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2016-02-24 11:04 AM Subject: RE: Meet Snickers. Snickers and I need help.
Hawty & Nawty Posts: 20424	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.
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jbhoot Reg. Jan 2010	Posted 2016-02-24 11:12 AM Subject: RE: Meet Snickers. Snickers and I need help.
Proud to be Deplorable Posts: 1929	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.
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hotpaints Reg. Feb 2007	Posted 2016-02-24 11:16 AM Subject: RE: Meet Snickers. Snickers and I need help.
Elite Veteran Posts: 898 Location: Mountains of VA	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.
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