ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: [endurance] Emergency Brakes(really a discussion about bits now)

Re: [endurance] Emergency Brakes(really a discussion about bits now)

Karen Chaton (karen@chaton.gardnerville.nv.us)
Thu, 11 Jul 1996 22:13:45 -0700 (PDT)

> A horse
>controlled by just the reins is not under control.
>

Just trying to understand this statement - if the horse is not out of
control, and is able to be cued and obeys completely by the reins, would the
horse not be in control by just the reins? Understanding of course, that
the horse also follows additional leg and seat aids. just wondering - I
personally don't feel that a horse needs to have a bit to be able to be
under control.

Karen
in Gardnerville