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Post by Dosierosie on Jul 28, 2008 19:46:42 GMT
My pony has a very high head carriage and dosnt really take well to a snaffle ... im abit stuck with wat to do and wat bit to use someone has told me to use a rubber pelham all the time because she goes well init . does anyone have any advice plz .!!
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Post by HarryHaflinger on Jul 31, 2008 13:03:52 GMT
I wouldnt go near a gag or anything similar , as they raise the head because of the shanks. Try something with more pole action? Maybe a wilki snaffle or just riding really soft may be the answer!! Encouraging the horse to carry itself is vital-when they do relax dont hold them - give them the reins  I did this with my haffie , who tbh didnt have a very high head carriage , but did struggle to relax - I now ride lots of shapes and circles and ride very soft - i also ride in a Tom Thumb copper roller sweet iron bit Very good Hope this helps dosierosie  |
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Post by Dosierosie on Aug 6, 2008 10:06:15 GMT
thankyou harryhaflinger i will defo give this a try !
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Post by Trot-on on Aug 8, 2008 10:16:09 GMT
You could also try a volcanite pelham as they help soft head carraige!
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Post by GI on Aug 9, 2008 21:33:47 GMT
Have you had your pony checked out that its not carrying its head like that for a medical/pain reason?
I would get its back and teeth checked just to be sure its not holding its like that for balance or to relieve a pressure point. Its just when it doesn't like a snaffle bit which is the mildest type of bits - you wonder if its trying to tell you something!
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Post by Hayche. on Aug 15, 2008 21:20:26 GMT
try side rains or a bungy just to tell your pony that his head has to stay down. and maybe a hanging snaffle or a waterford?
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Post by Dosierosie on Aug 31, 2008 12:58:49 GMT
try side rains or a bungy just to tell your pony that his head has to stay down. and maybe a hanging snaffle or a waterford? Iv tryed using a bungy and wen i took if off after a while she still through her head up however im now using draw reigns would you recommend them? wen i take them off she does listen to the bit sometimes so they must be helping!!! |
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Post by Dosierosie on Aug 31, 2008 12:59:28 GMT
thankyou everyone for the advise i appreciate it x!!
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Post by clampit on Aug 31, 2008 15:44:17 GMT
I wouldn;t use any gadgets at this stage, you need to get your horses back, teeth and saddle checked, if they are all ok then you need to ride your horse forward from behing and up into the bit, the answer is not to change the bit or pull the head in with side reins/draw reins. Do you have an instuctor that can teach you how to encourage a horse to work on a correct outline
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Post by dancer on Aug 31, 2008 22:37:14 GMT
Definitely get the teeth checked - this could your horse's way of telling you that something isn't comfortable.
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Post by Dosierosie on Sept 1, 2008 12:40:45 GMT
I wouldn;t use any gadgets at this stage, you need to get your horses back, teeth and saddle checked, if they are all ok then you need to ride your horse forward from behing and up into the bit, the answer is not to change the bit or pull the head in with side reins/draw reins. Do you have an instuctor that can teach you how to encourage a horse to work on a correct outline ye i have a teacher who is helping me and it seems to be helping i just need to keep my fingers crossed! however at a show about a month ago i was doin novice show pony and she had her head in perfect and was working really well from behind and on the bit she also did it at home the ounce and after that its not happened again so i no she can do im not sure if she is just bein stubbern or lazy about it! |
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