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Post by kmg on Aug 5, 2009 9:00:10 GMT
Asking on behalf of a friend...
Her pony has become very strong recently. She rides in a double bridle at shows and is wondering what she could try that might work a little better as he is too strong for her in this.
He has recently had his teeth done so its not them.
Any ideas are welcome, thank you.
I'm not 100% sure but i thought she could try a pelham?
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Post by sarah00000 on Aug 5, 2009 9:04:38 GMT
I would get his back checked, to make sure he isnt resisting due to some area or pain/tightness?
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Post by kmg on Aug 5, 2009 9:06:52 GMT
I would get his back checked, to make sure he isnt resisting due to some area or pain/tightness? sorry, meant to say, shes also had his back checked...
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Post by Twiggy on Aug 5, 2009 9:58:45 GMT
i got a tom thumb mouthpiece with a loosering show pelham on the side which seemed to help a lot I got it from Fylde.
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Post by hs on Aug 5, 2009 10:00:00 GMT
Maybe look at what he is being fed - some feeds will make ponies more fizzy than others - perhaps try putting pony on something like ride and relax?
Is the pony getting enough turnout? Restriced turnout can mean when they are ridden they have a lot of energy to expend.
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Post by cassie30 on Aug 5, 2009 11:47:01 GMT
We have a similar problem at the moment, back is good and teeth, pony turned out all day and night, no energy feed! Just wants to go in its gallop! and i mean go!
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Post by trader on Aug 5, 2009 12:24:54 GMT
I would take the schooling back a level and start again with upward and downward transitions until the pony starts to listen again, I wouldnt be in a rush to try and strong bit as all you will do is harden its mouth up
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Post by sageandonion on Aug 5, 2009 13:42:03 GMT
It is impossible to say without knowing the pony, age, level of schooling, breed, conformation, etc. However, before you try another stronger bit, I would look into all the physical things mentioned and consult a qualified instructor.
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Post by fox111 on Aug 5, 2009 14:20:31 GMT
personally i find if the bit is too strong the pony will act in a reverse effect and "grab the bit" I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE BIT BANK. Heather is fab.
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Post by horsecrazydaisy on Aug 8, 2009 19:07:24 GMT
Personally I'd just continue with schooling, making sure you're not too strong on the reins and give slightly with your hands when the pony becomes soft through his mouth so he knows what you are asking from him. This is what I did with a horse I used to ride and within a few weeks he was fine in a snaffle!!
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Post by Milliesmum on Aug 8, 2009 21:10:00 GMT
I would say in addition to the checks which your friend has had done, a good instructor could help you establish whether it's bit related, and what bit might be suitable, as there are many different types of 'running away' and a stronger bit could make matters worse not better? I think it's always a good idea to find the cause and not just treat the symptoms, if you know what I mean?
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Post by rumble on Aug 9, 2009 11:22:46 GMT
I have a forward going, strong 13.2hh and have put him in a neue schule waterford beval, this works for him, where enlighteners, gags and pelhams have failed! Nothing to grab hold of, so they tend to relax. You can get it in different cheek styles, ie hanging cheek ( i have a new 4.5" one of these 4 sale ) to a beval, pelham, snaffle loosering, universal etc etc.
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Post by cassie30 on Aug 10, 2009 8:29:36 GMT
Rumble, how much for your bit?
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Post by snowflake on Aug 18, 2009 10:54:35 GMT
Try doing small circles when he gets strong however, we had a strong pony in the mouth and the tom thumb bought her down on to the bit and being a lot less strong try using a lot of voice commands so he is too busy listening to the rider.
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