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Post by mady on Jun 11, 2016 20:13:02 GMT
Can anyone recommend a strong snaffle?
My daughters pony rides well in a Wilkie at home
But on the go round at a show he's a nightmare he just locks his jaws and goes for it esp in canter he sets off at a hundred miles an hour. On his own does a lovely show but by that time she's doomed!
Please anyone recommend anything? Someone said a Waterford but he doesn't lean just goes so
Something with brakes
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Post by waspblue on Jun 11, 2016 23:21:54 GMT
What about a Dr Bristol or one of the Stubben snaffles that 'lock up', I have used both with success in the past on strong animals. However most snaffles are not particularly 'strong' in their action. May be worth speaking to one of the bit bank people or such specialists as Hilary Vernon or Heather Hyde.
Of course it may be that there is more to it than just changing the bit, so maybe worth looking into other avenues. Good luck.
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Post by gillwales on Jun 12, 2016 9:37:32 GMT
using a double jointed bit is very good when dealing with a pony that locks its jaw as you can ride on each side of the mouth independantly. Personally I hate wilkies, to my mind they are not true snaffles as they exert preasure on the poll. Most ponies lock their jaw as an invassive move, and while I can understand you concern for your child, this is usually avoided if you go to a milder bit rather than a stronger one. Can you identify the reason for the "jaw locking" . This is the best place to start dealing with the problem.
Good luck
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Post by mady on Jun 12, 2016 11:50:09 GMT
Thanks gillwales..
He only does it on the go round so I assume it's a novicey thing as gets excited. We have ridden him round the field at home with another cantering past and never falters so must be at a show.
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Post by gillwales on Jun 12, 2016 12:11:38 GMT
teach your daughter to hold on the inside rein and keep squeezing with the outside, ... squeeze , let go squeeze, let go.. this should help with the locked jaw. This method works best with a double jointed bit. If you are showing avoid the D ringed Dr Bristol, make certain if that is what you use that you fit it the right way around. The reason I said to avoid the D ring is you will be notifying the judge that you are using a servere bit, if I was judging you would get marked down a lot.
Also if she feels unsafe then how to put on the emergancy brake which is to put the inside hand on the other side of the ponies neck then a quick sharp jab on the outside... only for emergancies though.
Not sure from my sofa how to stop the pony getting excited in the ring. One of those things you need to see to give proper advice.
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Post by flee on Jun 13, 2016 18:22:45 GMT
I'd try him in a flash noseband before changing his bit , if he's opening his mouth or crossing his jaw to evade the bit it can work like magic !
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Post by KneesUp on Jun 14, 2016 9:03:50 GMT
I ride a pony that does exactly the same as you have described. Locks his jaw out and just thinks it's fun to go as fast as he can... and only on the go round! I found that riding him in a waterford really helped and he became much more manageable
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