--- In [email protected], "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Sometimes. Or he may just not be used to it. I don't worry too
much when a
> youngster chews the bit in the beginning especially since I put
molassas
> on the mouthpiece to teach them that bits are tasty. The molassas makes
> them chew, but they get over it pretty quickly. And I don't correct
them
> for it or leave them standing around wearing a bit for long periods of
> time - an old cowboy method.
>
> Nancy
>
I'll try the molasses. I was just afraid I had the headstall too
loose since I could hear his teeth hit the bit...thanks for the
advice, Sandy
