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LM21
Reg. Apr 2015
Posted 2015-04-15 4:39 PM
Subject: Bits


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So i am training a horse and she is currently in an O ring but i need to find a different bit for her. She has started pulling on the bit and doesn't turn very good in it either. I could really use advice on bit suggestions or anything i could do to get her to turn better. Thanks in advance!
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CallMeSkidmark
Reg. Apr 2015
Posted 2015-04-15 7:35 PM
Subject: RE: Bits



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Typically I'd say that if a horse cant do it in a snaffle, then there is a hole in the horse's training. A bit wont make a horse turn better, training does.
Gain control at the walk, trot, and lope in the snaffle. You want to be able to move a horse's shoulders, ribcage, and hips softly and consistently.

What exactly is the horse doing that is keeping her from turning well?

I've posted this video a long time ago of an exersize that I like to use. It can be done at any gait, with any number of turns or barrels. Its fantastic for keeping a horse moving forward through a turn and listening to the rider. Remember, you want to connect the rein and your legs to the horse's feet. Be intentional with your cues. Dont pull your horse around, open up a door and guide her around.

https://youtu.be/xpcIuViffPQ
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FearTheBigGrayHorse
Reg. Oct 2014
Posted 2015-04-15 8:22 PM
Subject: RE: Bits


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Location: NeverLand		Changing to a different bit wont change or "fix" the problem. if you cant do it in a snaffle you will run into bigger problems in other bits. I would also say there's a hole in the training somewhere. i would go back to the number 1 basic and figure out where the problem went wrong :)
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