Round two...DING!
In the heat of my frustration, I ripped out my November Savvy Times to have a go at Bridle Wisdom before I totally gave up on my bridle. And of course, being an article written by LP, I find every single answer I need, before I get a chance to say "yeah...but" and come up with an excuse to email her! YAY!
Notes and Things for tomorrow:
*NEEDS to be on the Small rings for collection! I did not know this! I figured it would be *better*, but I've seen Linda and Remmer do it on the big rings, and figured it's something one should be able to do.
*Transitions, galore--encourages horse to elevate with the bridle on the small rings.
*Overbending--try a curb strap perhaps? Suggests that it helps "elevate" horses that come behind the bit, (tendency in horses that aren't forward moving...PRIN!)
*Non-Elastic chin strap. Put on loose and allow Prin to get used to feel. Head tossing etc is "normal". To quote the article, "...at first the horse may show concern when he feels the noseband restrict him and throw his head around or even run backwards. One needs to remain calm and allow the horse to do it, as after several repetitions he will stop, having realized what happens before what happens happens."
*Zone 1 is key in LB dominant horses, so solid chin strap will help. DUH!!!
I feel renewed...Thanks Linda!
Photo by Margaret Chant and edited by Jessica Metropulos
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Friday, July 25, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
The Cradle Bridle-Pt 1 of ??
Hello,
So my Cradle bridle arrived today. It's beautiful, the leather is actually much lighter a brown than I have seen previously, and it looks VERY nice against Prin's chestnut hair.
As far as settings go, I'm pleased with the fit. Prin's on the Middle hole of 5, and it fits perfectly there. So glad I got a a Large and not an XLarge headstall. The 5" C3 bit is great too, so all is right with the world. I had to experiment with chin straps and bit rings though, and here's what I noticed:
*Prin is NOT unusually light on the big rings
*Prin does her best finesse on the small rings
*Prin's mouth is quieter overall
*Prin's mouth is QUIETEST and LIGHTEST on the small rings, with the non-stretchy chinstrap. Must have done more finesse than I give myself credit for...
*Riding on the big rings is "typical" Prin, that I've had since November
*Riding small rings is like having power steering. UNBELIEVABLE
*Prin finds the "engaging your HQ" concept easier with the cradle? Odd because that has nothing to do with her head. Maybe its that I'm not having to ask for the bend as much? I really don't know.
*Prin does not drop her shoulder and lean into turns with the bridle on
As much as I know you all will hate me for this, I forgot my camera in all my excited rush. I WILL take photos of Prin in it tomorrow though, since its SO GREAT and all..love how soft and willing she is in it. She actually seems to LIKE IT a lot!
Oh and a side note...I need to reshim...again...YARGGHHHH!!!!
So my Cradle bridle arrived today. It's beautiful, the leather is actually much lighter a brown than I have seen previously, and it looks VERY nice against Prin's chestnut hair.
As far as settings go, I'm pleased with the fit. Prin's on the Middle hole of 5, and it fits perfectly there. So glad I got a a Large and not an XLarge headstall. The 5" C3 bit is great too, so all is right with the world. I had to experiment with chin straps and bit rings though, and here's what I noticed:
*Prin is NOT unusually light on the big rings
*Prin does her best finesse on the small rings
*Prin's mouth is quieter overall
*Prin's mouth is QUIETEST and LIGHTEST on the small rings, with the non-stretchy chinstrap. Must have done more finesse than I give myself credit for...
*Riding on the big rings is "typical" Prin, that I've had since November
*Riding small rings is like having power steering. UNBELIEVABLE
*Prin finds the "engaging your HQ" concept easier with the cradle? Odd because that has nothing to do with her head. Maybe its that I'm not having to ask for the bend as much? I really don't know.
*Prin does not drop her shoulder and lean into turns with the bridle on
As much as I know you all will hate me for this, I forgot my camera in all my excited rush. I WILL take photos of Prin in it tomorrow though, since its SO GREAT and all..love how soft and willing she is in it. She actually seems to LIKE IT a lot!
Oh and a side note...I need to reshim...again...YARGGHHHH!!!!
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