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Leaning on bit

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rbandsarah
Reg. Apr 2018
Posted 2018-04-23 4:38 PM
Subject: Leaning on bit


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I need your opinions! I Have an off the track race horse, and he has always understandably leaned on the bit the whole year I have had him . I have tried multiple bits, But just cant seem to find the 'perfect' one. I have worked for months and months with softening and he is just fine until we do anything. I am currently running him in a short shank combo bit which has seemed to help a ton. Please let me know if any of you guys have any suggestions!
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cecollins0811
Reg. Aug 2013
Posted 2018-04-24 1:58 PM
Subject: RE: Leaning on bit



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Location: Somewhere around here		What mouthpiece does he seem to lean on the least? I've heard square snaffle mouthpieces help out with that. Also some horses are just that way and are hard to get the habit out of it.
I know it's also "tabboo" or whatever, but you could use a bicycle chain bit. That will get one to stop pulling too.
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geronabean
Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2018-04-24 3:20 PM
Subject: RE: Leaning on bit


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Location: WYOMING		LOTS and LOTS of backing. Not using your legs like traditional backing but using your hands. IMMEDIATE release when he steps back. He needs to learn the release is in the backing off the bit. Move up to backing squares and circles.
I also use a long shank bit so they are less likely to get into a tugging match like can happen with a ring bit.
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