I used something similar, just without the noseband, on my all around western gelding to help teach him to hold his head level for pleasure. I can ride without it now and he holds his head perfect and rarely puts his head up. He actually puts his head down now to evade pressure if he even tries. These things work great! I love your videos, they are a lot of help. I've been watching the reining ones to introduce spins to my gelding. Thanks so much
Just another gimmick...a great pair of hands, an understanding of "give" to pressure and effective bitting up processes will get you where you want to be with your prospect....the fewer gimmicks the better...the "head setter" may surprise the novice rider in a dangerous way with a flip over backwards....of course, this isn't mentioned....
I have just brought a Thai Pony. I Live in Thailand which is only really known for Buffalos, cows and bad horsmanship. I cannot buy any equipment locally so actually, as wierd as this sounds. I will be making all harnesses reins etc. Thai horses are small. And this is a present for my 3 year old daughter. What i am getting at is, what would you recomend as an alternative to Saddle, and also the harness you are talking about. Thanks gareth
Just a quick question, I like the use of the headsetter but I have a mare that is extremely claustrophobic and cannot stand having her head pinned/confined, she completely flips out! As soon as her head is released, she settles back down to her mellow self. I put very young people on her and have put my grandson on her (he turns 2 in November) and she is awesome with them. This is one of the few quirks she has and am not sure how to correct this.
this man is great..not as famous as others but he works on his videos with not fully trained horses..which is awesome...everything he said to do with a young horse I did my horses are a joy.
Hi Larry just a quick question why wouldn't you use this with a snaffle? I had actually designed a very similar piece of equipment some years ago for a horse with a head position problem but have only used it with a snaffle early in training or to correct a problem.
@jacileigh01 You could definitely use this headsetter with a snaffle bit. I didn't mention this because I normally prefer the German martingale if I need a training aid when riding with a snaffle.
This video is really good. I like it more for the principles Larry is discussing than for the equipment per se. Folks watching this, don't think the headsetter will solve your problems, its how you use it that will make the difference.
I used something similar, just without the noseband, on my all around western gelding to help teach him to hold his head level for pleasure. I can ride without it now and he holds his head perfect and rarely puts his head up. He actually puts his head down now to evade pressure if he even tries. These things work great! I love your videos, they are a lot of help. I've been watching the reining ones to introduce spins to my gelding. Thanks so much
horsecrazy006 2 months ago
Just another gimmick...a great pair of hands, an understanding of "give" to pressure and effective bitting up processes will get you where you want to be with your prospect....the fewer gimmicks the better...the "head setter" may surprise the novice rider in a dangerous way with a flip over backwards....of course, this isn't mentioned....
crstardust 3 months ago
I have just brought a Thai Pony. I Live in Thailand which is only really known for Buffalos, cows and bad horsmanship. I cannot buy any equipment locally so actually, as wierd as this sounds. I will be making all harnesses reins etc. Thai horses are small. And this is a present for my 3 year old daughter. What i am getting at is, what would you recomend as an alternative to Saddle, and also the harness you are talking about. Thanks gareth
Jetairwayscaptain 4 months ago
@Jetairwayscaptain Your daughter is too young to have a horse or pony. You would be risking her life or serious injury.
Larry T.
ltrocha 4 months ago
@ltrocha I will be the judge of that. Never mind the question. Thanks for the help
Jetairwayscaptain 4 months ago
@Jetairwayscaptain Fair enough. As her father that is your call. I just hope you have GOOD judgement.
From reading your original post, I fear you don't know much about horses.
I'll sign off now.
Good luck to you.
Larry T.
ltrocha 4 months ago
Just a quick question, I like the use of the headsetter but I have a mare that is extremely claustrophobic and cannot stand having her head pinned/confined, she completely flips out! As soon as her head is released, she settles back down to her mellow self. I put very young people on her and have put my grandson on her (he turns 2 in November) and she is awesome with them. This is one of the few quirks she has and am not sure how to correct this.
annie63084 5 months ago
this man is great..not as famous as others but he works on his videos with not fully trained horses..which is awesome...everything he said to do with a young horse I did my horses are a joy.
Dojocho 7 months ago
Hi Larry just a quick question why wouldn't you use this with a snaffle? I had actually designed a very similar piece of equipment some years ago for a horse with a head position problem but have only used it with a snaffle early in training or to correct a problem.
jacileigh01 1 year ago
@jacileigh01 You could definitely use this headsetter with a snaffle bit. I didn't mention this because I normally prefer the German martingale if I need a training aid when riding with a snaffle.
Take care,
Larry T.
ltrocha 1 year ago
Another really interesting video - keep up the good work Larry !!
Coolcutting 1 year ago
This video is really good. I like it more for the principles Larry is discussing than for the equipment per se. Folks watching this, don't think the headsetter will solve your problems, its how you use it that will make the difference.
twodogmac 1 year ago
The Headsetter is a piece of equipment that will be very helpful for my high-headed mare. Thank you for making these videos. I watch them all.
ctladyvet 1 year ago