Re:Vosals,Hackamores,bits,etc.

Mateef@aol.com
Tue, 28 Jan 1997 08:20:51 -0500 (EST)

I have been lurking for some time now and reading with great interest the
discussion concerning head gear for horses. No one has mentioned the use of
the side pull. I remember reading in Linda T. Jones book that side pulls
(she calls them Lindels I think) work better for Arabians because they are
more comfortable due to the smaller jaw? I have been thinking about trying
one because my horse has a tendency to "dive" in the snaffle at times. I
have been taking dressage lessons for the last 2 years with him. It has most
definately helped him travel more balanced and supple but it does seem as
though the bit is not entirely comfortable. After trying several different
snaffles, he seems to do the best in a french mouth snaffle but even that is
not a "perfect fit". Working in the ring at home, he is extremely responsive
and obedient. Out on the trial, adrenelin can sometimes get the better of
him. I don't want to trade his comfort for my safety, but I can't help but
think if he were more comfortable - he would tend to be more responsive. Any
thoughts on this out there?

This list has been a wonderful source of information to me. I don't know how
I managed to get along without it before. Thanks for sharing.

Sallie and Matty (can we go faster and farther?)