> I think that for some of the shorter necked horses, especially if they > have > quite thick throatlatch area, it is important not to ask for too much > flexion as it becomes really difficult for them.
I think that's a good point. The throatlatch area can be measured with your fingers.... the space between the jaw and the cervical vertebrae... if there's not much space there when the horse is standing naturally, if you ask for the head to be flexed going towards vertical, the internal organs will be squished, and may put the horse in discomfort or pain. Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
