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Post by SuzieP on Jan 18, 2011 16:21:52 GMT -1
Bea has his teeth checked every 6 months, Debbie. In fact the dentist is due tomorrow.
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Post by Debbie on Jan 30, 2011 20:18:23 GMT -1
It was just a general warning Sue.  Years back, my friend didn't check her horse's mouth and was using a hackamore, she didn't realize there was a sharp tooth. Unfortunately for her, the horse flipped completely backwards on top of her once my friend settled in the saddle. I'm not sure she even lifted the reins when Foxy decided to go up and over. Friend survived but she'd already had a broken back and didn't need this. She still blames herself for not checking ahead of time. |
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Post by harleydales on May 20, 2011 15:20:53 GMT -1
I've just put Lady in a hackamore - started with the German one which is what I had, but I foulnd the nose piece dropped down her nose quite a long way, and I didn't want the curb any tighter. So I've bought her an English one now which we'll try at the weekend.
With the German I certainly still had brakes, but no head shaking or nose flipping, and she was much more relaxed in her back and neck, so I think she prefers it to ta bit - she's always been fussy and chewy with a bit, despite her teeth being checked regularly (and generally not needing much rasping). As Gill says, you don't have the fine tuned steering - but then again some showjumpers use them and they have to be pretty fine tuned!
If anyone has a good picture of how an English looks when it's fitted can you please add it to this thread? I think a lot of peopl have them too low, and if you google it you see al sorts of variations!
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Post by tinkerdorisalison on Feb 29, 2012 14:57:16 GMT -1
Hi all - don't suppose anyone has a Dr Cooks Bridle they want to sell??
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Post by tinastephenson on Feb 29, 2012 21:18:40 GMT -1
When I bought Curly he was in a Pelham so I was really pleased when I finally got him down to bit less. I bought a dr cook and after riding for couple of weeks both Curly and I loved it!
It's kind and I love the way it wraps the face rather than pull. I have tried a hackamore as well but found that more severe.
I think it's a case of suck it and see with each individual horse.. The other advantage of bit less is you dont have to worry about horse grazing if you stop on long hack out...
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Post by harleydales on Mar 1, 2012 12:12:46 GMT -1
I've got one I haven't used for 3 years...I'll PM you.
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Post by dolorescobbphifer on Jan 5, 2015 6:29:15 GMT -1
Hello. I believe it was Gill that said... "If you do use a bitless, please check the teeth. Sharp points on the teeth can cause a severe reaction to the hackamore/bitless bridle pressing against the side of the face."
What do you recommend that is bitless, that does not press against the side of the face, and I have heard some don't do the nose strap?
I am asking for two reasons, one for the Dales and for rescues that probably have a gazillion issues.
Thanks.
Dolores Cobb Phifer
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Post by valerie n scout on Jan 5, 2015 7:45:54 GMT -1
I have and Scout loves his Micklem bridle x
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Post by dalesnfellfan on Jan 5, 2015 10:18:14 GMT -1
I've just bought a Micklem for Em but not had chance to use it yet, what setting do you use for Scout Valerie, the reins straight onto the side rings, with the chin strap and reins attached to the rings on the strap or with the full cross over fitting like the Dr Cook?
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