Re: SV: Double bridle for Fjords

2000-07-17 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>there are some nice mullen mouth dressage curb bits in DOVER Saddle Co. catalog as well as others such as Dressage Extensions and Tack in the >Box. That may not help you,tho, being in Sweden. These all have nice >websites where you can orde

SV: Double bridle for Fjords

2000-07-17 Thread Anneli Sundkvist
This message is from: "Anneli Sundkvist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean Gayle wrote: >>Why do you need a double bridle with curb? I know at upper levels of >>dressage this is used but can not see why it is necessary otherwise?>> I try to train my horse in classical/academic riding. Within this style

Re: Double bridle for Fjords

2000-07-14 Thread Bushnell's
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 11:59 AM 07/14/2000 -0800, you wrote: >This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I use the curb rein especially out on the trail, >when he is diving for green stuff. "diving for," describes it well. on our last trail ride Hohme

Re: Double bridle for Fjords

2000-07-14 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My Dressage instructor suggested I go to a double bridle for my big Fjord. Instead I used the glory butterfly bit (mullen mouth) with two reins, using mostly the snaffle rein. I use the curb rein especially out on the trail, when he is diving

Re: Double bridle for Fjords

2000-07-14 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Anneli, Why do you need a double bridle with curb? I know at upper levels of dressage this is used but can not see why it is necessary otherwise? I know my first fjord was afraid of the curb and concentrated only on it the one time I used it

Double bridle for Fjords

2000-07-14 Thread Anneli Sundkvist
This message is from: "Anneli Sundkvist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi! I am in the process of buying a double bridle for my gelding Cider. I ordered the headcollar itself yesterday, but I need some ideas about the bits. Since my fjords tend to have pretty low roof of their mouths, I have choosen to r