ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Vosals

Re: Vosals

Lauren Horn (fourhorn@mail.fia.net)
Thu, 07 Aug 1997 09:49:12 -0700

I've been using one for about 4 months now and really like it. I can
"collect" my horse in it or just have the reins loose. My horse does not
neck rein but I haven't found that to be too much of a problem. I just
use a direct rein. I have never felt that I had less control then with a
bit, even when she has acted up, pranced, wanted to catch up, bucked
etc..

I really try to be very careful with the reins especially when I am off
her back. I always snap off the reins from the vosal to the halter
because if she accidently steps on the reins while eating, drinking or
just plain walking down the trail, I don't want the metal nose band to
break her nose.

I use the vosal with a rope (natural style) halter. I just put her
halter on and snap the vosal straps above the halter knots near her
eyes. I've had no problem and I can snap the reins to her halter and tie
her up or let her relax with no worry.

I didn't know you could get leather chinstraps. I have the metal ones
and I know that is what gives me the control. The leather ones may be
like riding in a halter and knowing my horse, she may take me for a
ride.

Lauren

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