>> I was wondering if anyone would comment on the Myler Cradle Bit that >> Parelli is promoting now? I have a very left-brain extrovert horse and >> wondered how this bit would work for him? I am currently riding him in a >> loose ring snaffle with a very loose dropped noseband and would like to >> try this one and I wondered if anyone has tried this particular bit? > http://www.parelli.com/product.faces?catId=42
Judi, what's your goal? what are the problem areas? I'll include Parelli's definition of lef-brain extrovert: Description of Horsenality - Left Brain/Extrovert Characteristics of a "Left Brained" (LB) Extrovert include being mischievous, energetic, willful, disobedient, domineering, and may have a tendency to be mouthy, nip and bite. LB Extroverts are easy to train unless you are boring and repetitive in which case they act up and become unruly. LB horses are not afraid of people, they are self confident, brave, are relatively insensitive, playful, mouthy, exuberant and dominant. At minimum, these horses can be pushy and disobedient, and at worst they are aggressive. Keep in mind, these horses can be dangerous when they don't like or trust people. LB horses need you to become a lot more interesting. They need things to do. They are usually quite playful and are easily bored by riders who are fixated on perfecting a maneuver, and that's what makes them act up. Because they are so confident they are fast learners. Extroverted horses tend to be energetic, excitable and quick and need quick action from their riders and handlers. They need their frantic patterns to be effectively interrupted and their energy to be constructively directed. This makes them calmer and focuses their attention. Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
