> Extremely cool stuff! Do you know if the same horse is used in each
> radiograph? He's not a very happy horse.
Here's Hilary's article, in two parts, which may tell you more:
http://cvm.msu.edu/dressage/Upload/Clayton%20archives%20for%20WWW/USDF_Dec05.pdf
http://cvm.msu.edu/dressage/artic
Hi Lorraine
> Do you know the website? Is it Kaaren Jordan that
has the treeless saddles? I tryed a sidepull on
Scooter and he started bolting. But it was a cheap
one. I may have had it on wrong. Probably. Geeezz
One of Kaaren's website is www.kaarenjordan.com but there may be something
abou
Extremely cool stuff! Do you know if the same horse is used in each
radiograph? He's not a very happy horse.
Nancy
On 06/08/07, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Sorry Wanda, I am getting names mixed up because
> everyone is trying to help me. And thanks for the answer
Oh no Lori...I just butted in...There may have been a message from
Nancy that I was missing in the conversation. My email has not been
t
>
> I'm not Nancy, but the nutcracker effect means that
>
Sorry Wanda, I am getting names mixed up because
everyone is trying to help me. And thanks for the answer
Happy Trails from Lorraine
Fussy
>>>the nutcracker effect means that the bit has a
> single joint that can poke the soft pallet on the roof of the horses
> mouth, while 'cracking' down on the jawline along the bars of the
> horse's lower jaw.
Here are some bit radiographs:
http://iceryder.net/bitradiographs.html
This is with
On 06/08/07, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Nancy, What is the nutcracker effect? Dumb question
> I am sure. That must mean it pinchs right?
I'm not Nancy, but the nutcracker effect means that the bit has a
single joint that can poke the soft pallet on the roof of the horses
mouth, while
>
> My two use a standard Icelandic size bitless bridle
> made by Kaaren's
> husband. They are more relaxed and responsive,
> easier to stop on the trail
> in case of a spook, and I don't have to worry what
> size the bits should be
> or in what way they are making my horses
> uncomfortable.
>
>
The bit will collapse in the horse's mouth, pinching the corners of his lips
and stabbing him in the roof of his mouth. You can play with it in your
hands to see what it might do. I actually usually use a French-link
snaffle. It is a little less likely to break in the middle and tuen into a
vise
> > Do you have different size bits to try in his
mouth?
>
> For a snaffle, I would suggest a double jointed
> mouthpiece (not the single
> jointed), something like a french link (not Dr.
> Bristol), eggbutt or D-ring.
>
> I have about 20 bits. I like to try everything.
Also like to shop. I
>
> Take a lead rope and pop it in his mouth, and hold
> it on either side
I measured the bit that came withScooter. It is a 5".
But that bit I didn't like. It was hard to stop him
too. Must be me. Oh man..
Happy Trails from Lorraine
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> wide, it has even more of the nutcracker action that
> people complain of.
>
> Nancy
Nancy, What is the nutcracker effect? Dumb question
I am sure. That must mean it pinchs right?
Happy Trails from Lorraine
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>
> That's right. You don't want a bit so narrow that
> it rubs the corners of
> the mouth, but if it's too wide, the edges won't be
> supported by the bars,
Should I try the lead rope thing?
Happy Trails from Lorraine
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> >
> That's how I learned to do it...
>
> Wanda
Thanks Wanda.
Happy Trails from Lorraine
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> If you took English lessons, then you know that when
> the snaffle is too
> wide, it has even more of the nutcracker action that
> people complain of.
No. My trainer failed to tell me that. She just
picked out the bit for me. He did great with it.
Captain was an Arab. Still is I hope. I sold
>To find the right bit fit how much should be hanging
>out of the sides of their mouth? Any at all. I have
>always been a hackamore girl. I am not sure if he
>takes a 5" or a 41/2"
My two use a standard Icelandic size bitless bridle made by Kaaren's
husband. They are more relaxed and responsive, e
> To find the right bit fit how much should be hanging
> out of the sides of their mouth? Any at all. I have
> always been a hackamore girl. I am not sure if he
> takes a 5" or a 41/2"
Icelandic heads are sometimes small, sometimes large!
I don't think there's a general rule about what size
I think there is a bit-measuring goodie out there. Someone probably
knows. Our Icelandics use a 4 1/2 and a 4 3/4. A 5" would be too wide for
them. If you took English lessons, then you know that when the snaffle is
too
wide, it has even more of the nutcracker action that people complain o
Wanda - you're so smart!
Nancy
I think there is a bit-measuring goodie out there. Someone probably knows.
Our Icelandics use a 4 1/2 and a 4 3/4. A 5" would be too wide for them.
If you took English lessons, then you know that when the snaffle is too
wide, it has even more of the nutcracker action that people complain of.
Nan
On 06/08/07, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> To find the right bit fit how much should be hanging
> out of the sides of their mouth? Any at all. I have
> always been a hackamore girl. I am not sure if he
> takes a 5" or a 41/2"
Take a lead rope and pop it in his mouth, and hold it on eith
To find the right bit fit how much should be hanging
out of the sides of their mouth? Any at all. I have
always been a hackamore girl. I am not sure if he
takes a 5" or a 41/2"
Happy Trails from Lorraine
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