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Gerri
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 Posted - 27 Jun 2009 : 8:14:08 PM
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As you all know Milly broke her jaw last year and although she is fine now, I am wondering if I should use a bitless bridle to ride her in? if so what do you recommend, It was such a nasty break and she is still funny about us touching that part of her jaw and I am afraid of hurting her she is such a gentle mare and the thought of causing her discomfort is a worry and I don't want to use anything severe either she has always had a really soft mouth and just the slightest touch and shes there, and that was before the jaw was broken, any advice or recommendations please
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Karon
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England
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Posted - 27 Jun 2009 : 8:27:53 PM
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| I think any bitless bridle is going to put some pressure on her jaw, not sure if that's the way to go? I ride all mine bitless, mainly in a scawbrig or a sidepull but even a sidepull, which is mild, will have some action on her jaw. A hackamore definitely would, they can be quite strong. I'm not sure how a Dr Cook's works and whether that would be suitable though. |
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Gerri
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England
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Posted - 27 Jun 2009 : 8:46:52 PM
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Thanks for that , maybe I should try her in a rubber bit again although the last time I tried one of them she had eaten through it before I had even got on her back |
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SEZ
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England
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Posted - 28 Jun 2009 : 02:59:41 AM
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A Dr Cooks or similar cross pull tightens under the jaw and would put some pressure on her sensitive area. A parelli style headollar or a bosal has a more nose focused action so may be more acceptable for her. Type bitless into ebay and you will see what is on offer. It is worth a try (in a safe environment) and you may be pleasantly suprised - I find The Tank much more chilled out and less spooky bitless . |
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BOULTONS
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Gerri
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Posted - 28 Jun 2009 : 08:26:34 AM
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| Thank you so much I really appreciate this will let you know what the outcome is |
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Slave 2 Magic
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England
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Posted - 28 Jun 2009 : 10:13:31 AM
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Hi Gerri
Speak to Rob at Lodge Ropes. I got a lovely bitless bridle from him and they are all made to your measurements. He may know what to suggest. Its in Australia but prices are very reasonable and don't take long to arrive. http://www.freewebs.com/lodgeropes/ |
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Crusaders Angel
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England
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Posted - 29 Jun 2009 : 09:55:06 AM
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Hi Gerri
I've started riding Rio in his rope halter after he had 3 teeth out a couple of weeks ago. He was already used to finding the release from pressure from our inhand sessions.
I have an almost instant "stop" just by lifting my hands, steering at the moment is a bit hit and miss (the hit and miss refers to my knees on the trees ) but that is mainly rider error as I keep forgetting to neck rein  .
Give it a go in the field, do some groundwork first, you'll be amazed at how easily they pick it up. As there is no tightening, like in a scrawbrig or Dr Cook, you'll not have to worry about her jaw.
Lucy
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