On Wed, 5 Sep 2007 08:16:47 -0700, you wrote: >Mic do you see any trainers who work with Icelandics who spend time on >getting a horse to accept the bit (without using nosebands)?
No, not really. The majority seem to go straight from a headcollar/halter to a bridle with snaffle bit and noseband. > >I can't believe that they all stick the bit in the mouth and then >automatically strap the mouth shut on the bit with a noseband. Most trainers here tend to start out with a Cavesson rather than a drop noseband. Is it different there? Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Solva Icelandic Horses and DeMeulenkamp Sweet Itch Rugs: www.solva-icelandics.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes"
