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> In a message dated 2/22/2005 4:02:15 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
> tracey.smith@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> I don't mind trying something else as long as it is gentle enough to not
>  be  overpowering to her, but strong enough so I can still stop!
> Suggestions?
>
>
>
>
> Hi Tracey,
>     It seems that if you are concerned about controlling her  or
> stopping
> her, perhaps taking a few steps backward are called for.
Ditto what Frank said, and I would add that stopping and collection are
very related activities.  Both are a matter of driving the horse forward
into soft hands, and have little to do with the sort of bit one has.  As
long as one is focused on stopping the horse with the bit, one will have
difficulty achieving collection, IMO.

Heidi



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