i just want to say... i know some would disagree... but I saw a
horrible train wreck resulting in broken bones one time when someone
took a 12 yo walking horse ridden all its life in a severe long
shanked bit and put it in a snaffle. Also, my friend delores rides
her paso mare in the spoon bit she came with because every time she
takes it off her she wont respond at all. SO i think if a horse is
ridden in a severe bit/noseband for years, they have to be almost like
"rehabbed" to a milder bit. In a small enclosed area. Like if you
take a horse used to a mild bit and suddenly put a harsh one on he
will most likely rear or run backwards from the pressure. in know
everyone says it depends on your hands but thats bs. Even with no
hands a bit can be severe. Some bits weight about three pounds if you
think about it.
Janice
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even good horses have bad days sometimes.
