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Headsetter Moderators: luluwhit, gotothewhip, cindyt, crossspur, ForumAdmin Jump to page :	Last activity 2016-06-14 3:09 PM 4 replies, 2766 views View previous thread :: View next thread
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sourkiss378 Reg. Nov 2005	Posted 2016-06-14 9:26 AM Subject: Headsetter
Elite Veteran Posts: 937	Does anyone run their horse in a head setter? Will it cause one to be straighter in the turn and not be as bendy or flex around the barrel? Have a horse that gets his head up bad during a run because he gets so hot. Does not get his nose up, just a high headset so I thought a head setter would be a better choice. He only does this at a competition run when he is antsy. I've tried calming pastes, cookies, etc. etc. Just his personality
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babiemox Reg. Dec 2004	Posted 2016-06-14 10:33 AM Subject: RE: Headsetter
Unknown Drip Posts: 5624 Location: Back in MT BABY!!!	The ones I've used it on it doesn't change their bend/flex. Simply helps keep their headset lower.
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Cowgirl Kat Reg. Aug 2013	Posted 2016-06-14 10:44 AM Subject: RE: Headsetter
Elite Veteran Posts: 999 Location: Sunny So Cal	Mine was getting anxiety at events and I had tried a bunch of different calmings that didn't work so I started her on the GastroPLUS and it calmed her right down. I'm assuming the ulcers would flare up at the event and make her super uncomfortable. I know this may be a long shot but it worked for my horse. Also maybe a diet change? not sure, this one you may have to play around with. I hope we all can help you figure out a solution!
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FLITASTIC Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2016-06-14 1:28 PM Subject: RE: Headsetter
Expert Posts: 5293	I started using a head setter in my hot horse. It's the Martin type that has a noseband and poll strap combo. I use one of those stretchable tie down straps that is not solid. It has a little give to it. So if they hit it, not like hitting a wall.
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reese_tx Reg. Nov 2014	Posted 2016-06-14 3:09 PM Subject: RE: Headsetter
Location: NE Texas	babiemox - 2016-06-14 10:33 AM The ones I've used it on it doesn't change their bend/flex. Simply helps keep their headset lower. ditto... keeps their head from popping up so high but gives them a little flexibility with their nose.
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