RE: [IceHorses] British Championships 2007
Hi Judy >>>A Tom Thumb, especially one like the icelandic bit with such long shanks, should only be ridden on a rein with looser contact, correct? I wouldn't really call the Icelandic bit a Tom Thumb because the shanks are too long. I don't like any shanked bit with only one rein because you have so little possibility to balance the horse. I would agree that it should be ridden on a loose rein. In order to balance the bit you do have to sometimes pick up the contact but it should immediately be released. A Tom Thumb Pelham is a very different bit - especially when ridden with two sets of reins and it gives the rider more choices. As you mentioned Judy there are nice photos on from the B.C. and show a variety of riders using less equipment. Robyn Icelandic Horse Farm Robyn Hood & Phil Pretty Vernon BC Canada www.icefarm.com
Re: [IceHorses] British Championships 2007
>>>There is nothing wrong with > contact, it depends how it is used. A Tom Thumb, especially one like the icelandic bit with such long shanks, should only be ridden on a rein with looser contact, correct? Otherwise the mechanics are very hard on the horse. Interesting discussion on the gaitedhorse list about "control" of a horse thru the bit. Will post that under a different subject title. >>> think that the way to help promote empathetic ways of doing things is to > show that it can be done without harm to the horse. Yes, that would be very helpful and of benefit to the breed. Waiting for your videos! Thanks! Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] British Championships 2007
On 03/07/07, Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It is after all a competition, and while for some that is a bad word : )), I > think that the way to help promote empathetic ways of doing things is to > show that it can be done without harm to the horse. That is what we used to > do when we competed. Yup...I agree. Good hands are good hands, whether they are on the trail or at a competition. Wanda
RE: [IceHorses] British Championships 2007
Hi Wanda >>>Oh, I hadn't even noticed that. You're right. I was too busy looking at his feet...Just imagine what that horse could do if he was given more of his head. Actually I didn't point it out for that reason. There is nothing wrong with contact, it depends how it is used. I think your first impressions - no ewe neck is very important. The rider is connecting the horse, sitting in balance and has a light contact, or so it looks (ideally there could be a little more slack in the rein but it is easy to pick it apart from the sidelines : )). If the rider sits behind the vertical it would be a different feeling for the horse's back - even a small amount. It is after all a competition, and while for some that is a bad word : )), I think that the way to help promote empathetic ways of doing things is to show that it can be done without harm to the horse. That is what we used to do when we competed. BTW Wanda - I have the 22" girth and will ship it today. Robyn Icelandic Horse Farm Robyn Hood & Phil Pretty Vernon BC Canada www.icefarm.com
Re: [IceHorses] British Championships 2007
> http://www.ihsgb.co.uk/bc15.jpg What gait is this one: http://www.ihsgb.co.uk/bc31.jpg Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
RE: [IceHorses] British Championships 2007
It is a lovely horse and rider, no ewe neck and she is riding with an Icelandic bit so there should be a slight slack in the rein because of the leverage. Sadly you mostly see the bit ridden on tight contact. I noticed that a couple of the riders are using short-shanked Pelhams - very mild bits as shanked bits go. Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IceHorses] British Championships 2007
On 02/07/07, Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.ihsgb.co.uk/bc15.jpg > What gait is the horse doing? To me it looks like a saddle rack, but the foot fall is just slightly off so maybe some weighting is involved to throw it off??? Wanda
Re: [IceHorses] British Championships 2007
On 02/07/07, Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It is a lovely horse and rider, no ewe neck and she is riding with an > Icelandic bit so there should be a slight slack in the rein because of the > leverage. Sadly you mostly see the bit ridden on tight contact. Oh, I hadn't even noticed that. You're right. I was too busy looking at his feet... Just imagine what that horse could do if he was given more of his head. Wanda
RE: [IceHorses] British Championships 2007
Hi Wanda >>>I like how this horse looks like he's moving with some self carriage... >>>No ewe neck, or fighting the bit... It is a lovely horse and rider, no ewe neck and she is riding with an Icelandic bit so there should be a slight slack in the rein because of the leverage. Sadly you mostly see the bit ridden on tight contact. Robyn Icelandic Horse Farm Robyn Hood & Phil Pretty Vernon BC Canada www.icefarm.com
Re: [IceHorses] British Championships 2007
> http://www.ihsgb.co.uk/bc15.jpg What gait is the horse doing? In this one, the bit is being pulled as Nancy mentioned the other day, and the horse is objecting: http://www.ihsgb.co.uk/bc2.jpg This one is really cute (no noseband): http://www.ihsgb.co.uk/bc6.jpg Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] British Championships 2007
On 02/07/07, Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There are a few pictures that show gaits other than tolt can you find > them (not the pace or canter pictures). http://www.ihsgb.co.uk/bc15.jpg I like how this horse looks like he's moving with some self carriage... No ewe neck, or fighting the bit... Wanda
Re: [IceHorses] British Championships 2007
> Great photography; and interestingly a few horses without nosebands and > boots! > > http://www.ihsgb.co.uk/photos_bc07.htm There are a few pictures that show gaits other than tolt can you find them (not the pace or canter pictures). Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
