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Post by cheryl on Apr 9, 2010 7:25:07 GMT
How do you all introduce a pessoa on a horse that has never had one. I have a feeling that when i put one on my mare she will just buck buck buck. She isnt the best at lunging but shes good. I just want to help her get her canter better and stronger. I have used them before so know how to use them, but whaat would you do with one that has never had one on before?? All suggestions appreciated
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Post by oldmoss on Apr 9, 2010 11:36:48 GMT
Think the main issue with them is the breaching strap at the hindquarters.
Have you long reined your horse before or do you use 2 reins for lunging etc - that might get her used to having something behind her hindquarters.
I introduced a pessoa to my cob a few weeks back and he just gave a few small kicks at the back end before going forward and now works really well in it.
I think most horses seem to show a wee bit of resistance when you first put one on but soon come round the idea.
Just take it slowly to begin with till she gets used to it and settles.
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Post by cheryl on Apr 9, 2010 12:29:24 GMT
yes i have longreined her. I think she may be ok. I might just lead her when i first put it on then lunge her for a few mins thanks
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Post by cheryl on Apr 9, 2010 12:58:07 GMT
thank jenna. It will just be the bit behind her bum that will annoy her i think more than anything may try it later
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Post by cheryl on Apr 9, 2010 13:36:58 GMT
dont think shel be scared shel probably just buck lol. I just want to use it to help her canter get better as it will make her use herself.
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