[RC] bit-head dropping and charging Morgan - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Ray O'Donohue rno2m@xxxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== Terrifying indeed,cantering with the nose between the ankles! My Chico started doing that with ANY shank/curb bit,and he is heavy on the forehand anyway.One guy whose opinions I value said that this was learned avoidance behavior,and that Chico would never be rideable in a shank/curb in the future.The cure for me was a new generation gag from Nat'l Bridle Shop called a National Bridle Shop Ported Bradoon Snaffle. This bit LOOKS like some sort of torture device because it has a lot of parts to it.In fact it is extremely mild,then very progressively becomes somewhat stronger. This or a simple ring snaffle with regular or French link mouth is the way to go for Chico-but I cannot use the French link when field trialing. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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