tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post8714125679952245622..comments2023-05-24T07:46:25.592-07:00Comments on Green n Green = Black n Blue: Drunk HorseBrooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) http://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post-47171595186958877872010-04-14T07:07:27.239-07:002010-04-14T07:07:27.239-07:00Interesting stuff!!!
Ok, what about a full cheek s...Interesting stuff!!!<br />Ok, what about a full cheek snaffle? I haven't used one on Laz but a lot of other peeps that works with OTTB say they love them b/c it doesn't move around side to side in the horse's mouth (obv you have to fit a bit correctly for that too) or a larger O ring.<br />I agree..I hate flashes..they look pretty but I wouldn't want my mouth clamped shut, lol.<br />So the walking walking walking I think could be good actually, to a point. I walked Laz to teach him to calm down and not jig jig jig when i first got him which proved helpful b/c now he walks w/ a nice low relaxed head (I mean, somedays lol) and knows that his walk, is almost his time to chill. He used to anticipate SO much being an OTTB so walking is pretty important. But doing NOTHING but that I think could make a smart horse go nuts and bored..you do have to give an OTTB a job to keep their focus and they enjoy that. Walking over poles, etc ..anytime a bit different so her mind is working I think is helpful, but I'm new at this too..so this is just what has worked for us. Trotting is so important for muscle so I cant imagine not doing that w/ her for long. They pressure on the bit is true, in racing they do respond to more pressure on a fat snaffle to run faster. One rein stop is important to learn w/ her and get her to stop quietly (round pen maybe) and still working on the emerg dismount.<br />Anyway..I think u and her lessee are doing great and she is loved, being used and like u said..you aren't training for the Olympics so take it all in stride.Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post-68152278734591052982010-04-14T04:24:29.692-07:002010-04-14T04:24:29.692-07:00I totally agree with Frizzle, especially on the wh...I totally agree with Frizzle, especially on the whole flash thing. A dropped nose band will support the bit but a flash does not. Here is a great site that show why: http://www.sustainabledressage.com/tack/bridle.php#flashBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527462761708705266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post-51555060990417074282010-04-13T17:01:08.034-07:002010-04-13T17:01:08.034-07:00Oh I agree! Lol, it was nice to hear him say how n...Oh I agree! Lol, it was nice to hear him say how nice she was, but I didn't worry a lot about what he was saying. She's a horse, she's not going to be going to the Olympics anytime soon. <br /><br />I did change her bit! She's in a loss ring snaffle, but still it's not that bad. I honestly think she'd HATE, HATE, HATE a flash, she chews her bit the entire time, so I think it would freak her out. <br /><br />BTW! Keep your blog!! Where else will I go when I'm freaking out? How is Salem doing? Do you know?Brooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post-7339939582397675562010-04-13T10:44:09.954-07:002010-04-13T10:44:09.954-07:00I am definitely not some big fancey European train...I am definitely not some big fancey European trainer, but I have to say that I disagree with some of the things this guy said. Remember, he is used to riding horses that will be doing GP dressage, so, yes, everything has to be done perfectly. <br />But, for most normal horses, you don't need to just walk for weeks and weeks (especially since Denali has been getting ridden for a few years now). And the legendary Jimmy Wofford says, "Walk for muscle, TROT FOR BALANCE, canter for wind." So, in my opinion, she needs to do more trotting to get more balanced. (Keep in mind it could also have something to do with the EPM.)<br />As for having to have a flash to "support the bit" -- utter nonsense! It seems like the upper-level dressage people are obsessed with flashes. But, again, you do not necessarily need one, especially since the boucher that you are using is very, very stable in the horse's mouth and does not move around much. A flash is used to keep the horse's mouth shut, not to support the bit.<br />I know it's hard to disagree with professionals and people who are supposed to be "experts," but sometimes you just have to pick and choose what advice you will follow and what you think is a bunch of malarkey.<br />Just my two cents!<br />And good luck with the saddle-fitting -- it seems like a bunch of us are having this same issue lately! :-)Frizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084225669041286128noreply@blogger.com