I'm sure the horse is thrilled to not have a bit in his mouth, but it doesn't matter because he couldn't move correctly if he wanted to due to the weight of the rider. I am not bashing larger riders, but if you are a larger rider, than get a larger horse. It is not fair to the horse to have to carry such weight, as he will never be comfortable. Plus he will always be looked at as a sour horse due to behavior and pinned back ears, even though it is not his fault.
@nlmarvin83 I cant stand seeing the 200+ men on these 14 hand two year olds at a reining barn I go too. Not fair to the horse. Ive also seen a sour backed horse with huge "behaviour" problems. This horse needs a lot of work to get him willing, calm, and confident :-/
When a horse canters on the wrong lead with a bit they are given a 2, when done bitless they are awarded a 4. That seem biased to me. I ride 4 of my 5 horses bitless.
i see no difference in this horse from bit to bitless. he's still very nervous and tense and is tossing his head. he needs more groundwork and confidence building.
@painthorselover101 I think the horse has a lot more issues to work on too. The bitless did help, he was coming forward into contact, but his gaits were still uneven. He seemed edgy no matter what.
@painthorselover101 A month of ground work and riding with a bitless might really help the horse too. I also noticed there was lengthing in the horses stride. He seemed happier, but not 100% willing
I'm sure the horse is thrilled to not have a bit in his mouth, but it doesn't matter because he couldn't move correctly if he wanted to due to the weight of the rider. I am not bashing larger riders, but if you are a larger rider, than get a larger horse. It is not fair to the horse to have to carry such weight, as he will never be comfortable. Plus he will always be looked at as a sour horse due to behavior and pinned back ears, even though it is not his fault.
nlmarvin83 1 week ago
@nlmarvin83 I cant stand seeing the 200+ men on these 14 hand two year olds at a reining barn I go too. Not fair to the horse. Ive also seen a sour backed horse with huge "behaviour" problems. This horse needs a lot of work to get him willing, calm, and confident :-/
horseygal7302 1 week ago
When a horse canters on the wrong lead with a bit they are given a 2, when done bitless they are awarded a 4. That seem biased to me. I ride 4 of my 5 horses bitless.
shermanjktv 3 months ago 6
i see no difference in this horse from bit to bitless. he's still very nervous and tense and is tossing his head. he needs more groundwork and confidence building.
painthorselover101 4 months ago 2
@painthorselover101 I think the horse has a lot more issues to work on too. The bitless did help, he was coming forward into contact, but his gaits were still uneven. He seemed edgy no matter what.
horseygal7302 1 week ago
@painthorselover101 A month of ground work and riding with a bitless might really help the horse too. I also noticed there was lengthing in the horses stride. He seemed happier, but not 100% willing
horseygal7302 1 week ago