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 hav
>>>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 gaitedho
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 co
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
> http://www.ihsgb.co.uk/bc15.jpg
What gait is this one:
http://www.ihsgb.co.uk/bc31.jpg
Judy
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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 b
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
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.
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 se
> 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.n
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 fightin
> 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
Here's some pictures from the British Championships.
Great photography; and interestingly a few horses without nosebands and
boots!
Good for the British!
http://www.ihsgb.co.uk/photos_bc07.htm
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
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