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Post by taffydales on May 13, 2009 21:12:20 GMT -1
i said I would ask for a friend of mine who has a turning problem with her mare, she tells me her brakes are ok, but if she wants to turn her in a different direction there is a problem at the moment she is riding her in a myler bit, but is open to suggestion.
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Post by SuzieP on May 14, 2009 6:24:04 GMT -1
May not be a bit problem. If the mare won't turn there could be all sorts of reasons. That's not much help is it? LOL
How old is the mare? Is this a new problem? What does the mare do when she's asked to turn?
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Post by olivia on May 14, 2009 7:54:05 GMT -1
some bits are def easier for encouraging turning - but even the best turning bit won't help if the body can't be encouraged to follow....
But just to answer the actual question - she could try putting rubber bit rings on the bit (although she might need a slighter wider bit to do this) they can help stop the bit getting pulled through the mouth if the horse is opening it slightly as an evasion.
A flash or drop noseband may also help if mouth opening is a problem. But personally I'm really not a fan...
In terms of bits then a full cheek or fulmer cheek bit might help. Pelham bits also have better steering qualities than, for example, gag bits.
BUT to go back to what Sue said - none of those are going to solve steering issues on their own....
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Post by greydales on May 14, 2009 9:09:06 GMT -1
I usually use a full cheek to start my youngsters off with turning on long lines but as Sue said it depends on the horse - is the mare young, green, or established and it's a recent problem?? Has she had her teeth checked?
When I start the youngsters under saddle I always turn primarily with my seat and legs and use minimal reins but this is all a schooling issue.
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Post by taffydales on May 14, 2009 17:16:43 GMT -1
The mare has had her teeth and back checked and she is fine, she is quite a stubborn little madam and my friend is a good rider, she has tried a few things, already, just wondered if anyone had any other suggestions.
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Post by harleydales on May 14, 2009 20:17:11 GMT -1
Something with full cheeks and a loose flash might work?
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Post by Debbie on May 15, 2009 23:29:03 GMT -1
Is she having problems turning either direction or is it just one direction? Can the mare do carrot stretches okay? Ie, bend side to side and nose between the fronts.
How is she on the ground? Does your friend have difficulty in leading/turning her on the ground?
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Post by loopylou on May 21, 2009 9:07:53 GMT -1
Amazing the difference full cheeks make, i used this on Jasper when he was a baby.
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