Hi, i have tried to ride him in his driving bit but it seems to be to feirce for him , i have tried a snaffle bit but that aint strong enough. my pony is really strong when ridden who and does what he wants. but when driven he does what i want him to do.
2006-10-29 21:01:00 · 7 answers · asked by blue01 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I have had horses for many years now and have only ever owned one problem horse. He didnt like to be riden at all, but loved to be long-reigned - i never got to actually take him out on the cart due to have to sell him.
A few more questions for you....
What bit have you got on his driving bridle?
Is it a straight bar, a french link etc?
Has his bit been fitted correctly to his mouth?
Does he throw his head around when riden?
Does he lock his jaw?
Has he been backed correctly?
How old is he?
How long have you owned him?
A few things to try.....
You may find he rides better with his driving bridle (not just the bit), my horse i found was a lot better behaved with the driving bridle on, i think it was the security of the eye patches?
You should maybe try to lung him with the saddle on with the stirrups down to get him used to the feeling of it, and to get him listening - also this may tire him out a little.
If he is a head thrower, a martengale could be handy to keep him in control, he will find it difficult at first but should settle to the idea.
Never use a whip or spurrs as this will agravate and scare the horse, this isnt what you want - gentle persuasion, nice gentle voice - a littel bit of encouragement if he is wary.
I also found that with my TBxID, a kimblewick was a good alrounder. It has 3 different stages and for schooling it was on the softer setting, and for hacking or jumping a put it up one level to give me more control. The kimblewick has a chain running underneath it, this gives more pressure on the horses muzzle as to just the bit in the mouth.
If you would like to email me i am at - at kathyburcos@yahoo.co.uk
I hope that some of the above can help you, i would like to write more but im at work and have to do some work now lol not that i want to of course.
Good luck
2006-10-29 22:55:03 · answer #1 · answered by kathyburcos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend a Kimblewick - my Highland pony used that for years, as he used to keep getting his tongue over the bar in the snaffle (even a straight bar snaffle!), which meant that he would never go on the bit. A kimblewick solved all problems with the tongue - the rest was up to me!
Due to the curb chain, the kimblewick can have a very mild effect, although it normally looks scary as it's used as part of a double bridle.
best of luck!
2006-10-30 08:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by bouncingtigger13 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
liverpool bits are bloody wicked. Instead of using pain to force him to your will, a period of lunging and retraining would be appropriate.
I used to have a stroppy willful large cobby Shetland and would drive him in a rubber snaffle.
He had been used and abused by children in a riding school and had a really hard mouth, but some retraining and getting him to respond to my voice helped enormously.He was still a little sod when he wanted to be especially when loose in his paddock, but once he was tacked up, he was as good as gold and 100% in the heaviest traffic. You could watch his ears flick back and forth if he was unsure about something as he waited for me to tell him what to do and how to respond.
Far too many horse owners use the whip and harsh bits, instead of using patience and their voice. Probably because the latter takes some effort initially.
2006-10-30 05:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A long time ago...........i did the same had the same problems and i went to a bit less bridle as the noseband is lower it did work you could try it, mine was a very strong willed arab cross welsh mountain pony and he was i little devil give it a try good luck.
p.s.hope you are wearing a hat just in case.
2006-10-30 05:23:48 · answer #4 · answered by Carol B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try aKimberwicke bit that has the same amount of port in it that his driving bit does. (low, medium or high.) this is a really popular bit used by many English riders.
2006-10-30 08:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For driving in Liverpool I would use an armed guard.
2006-10-30 05:10:30 · answer #6 · answered by charlie 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
A snorkel.
Oh, sorry! I thought you'd said a DIVING pony! Oops!
2006-10-30 05:06:02 · answer #7 · answered by nev 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋