This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Do you think this is just his limited training
experience, or do you think a Glory driving bit would be better since
he is a Fjord? In other words, how common and comfortable is the
Glory------------------this would depend on the rider/driver????
bit?
There are a ton of questions in the archives on glory bits.
I like the Glory bit, and also the Mylar bit [in sweet iron] custom made,
not the cheap SS Chinese made one. The Glory bit, is excellent to start a
horse in, just use the top ring. The bottom ring makes it a curb type bit,
which is good once your horse understands what the bit is for. AND, more
importantly the rider/driver, understands.
This brings up a question. What is a bit for?
I am beginning to think that most riders/drivers think it is to stop with,
and, or, to turn with, 100 percent of the time..... a device that uses force
and pain. In my opinion, the bit is a tool to start a turn, or ask for a
stop, strictly, communications. [maybe 5 percent of the turn,or stop] I
once had a very well known trainer tell me that she would break my horses
jaw if he bolted. It took it as a joke at the time.
A good starting bit would be a Mullen mouth like the Glory, or Mylar. Then,
only after horse and rider/driver, know what a bit is for, go on to a curb
bit. A curb bit should give you more collection, and a lighter rein. [ I
will not let a novice rider/driver, work with any of my horses in a curb
bit.] [ Glory bit on bottom ring]
It makes no difference if your horse is a Fjord, or some other breed, the
bit is used the same way, it is a tool to initiate a stop, or a turn, and,or
to give a half halt with. Now, it might take several light reminders during
the turn, on either rein. The rest [ about 95 percent] all comes from your
legs, body, whip,seat, head,hands, arms, etc..
In summery, the bit is not a magical device. A thousand dollar bit will
not automatically train your horse, there are not shortcuts. If your goal is
to become a good rider/driver, then you MUST understand how a bit used. If
you seek a good relationship with your horse, to be a good leader, pain
will not work. You should be able to rein your horse with a piece of yarn.
Keep in mind everyone has an opinion.
Regards,
Jerry Friz,
Anderson, Ca.
I am finding that Fjords are very easy to get collected, or , as some would
say gathered-up, then you don't have to deal with the dressage queens.
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