Re: Vosals on a youngster

["Celia Krall" <celiak@pcrs.net>]

Could someone explain in more detail what a vosal is?

Thanks.

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> From: Linda Flemmer <bluwolf@earthlink.net>
> To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: RC:  Vosals on a youngster
> Date: Sunday, October 10, 1999 2:54 PM
> 
> I have a 4 1/2 year old Crabbet-bred Arab gelding that I've just started
> 
> under saddle.  So far we're using a 1/2" wide biothane bridle as our
> only head gear with excellent results.  He really is pretty calm guy
> with a very sensitive nose.  We also worked on "Whoa" before ever
> mounting.  If I say "Whoa", he stops <immediately> and waits for
> instructions.
> 
> Since he is doing so well bitless, I was considering staying that
> route.  Many years ago I did some bosal training, but I never tried a
> Vosal.  I see two differnt types - one is all rawhide on the nose & heel
> 
> pieces, & one is rawhide on the nose & metal on the heel.
> 
> Does anyone have any experience with these different types?  Comments?
> Are you covering or wrapping the rawhide on the nose to prevent
> chaffing?  What are you using to cover it with?
> 
> I have the expertise to ride with either neck reining or direct reining,
> 
> but I like the subtleness that I can achieve with a light direct rein &
> leg.  (Many years of dressage experience as well as western reining.)
> Can you expect to direct (English) rein with a vosal?
> 
> Does the vosal hang well when attached to the bridle, or does the heel
> need to be supported like on a heavier bosal?
> 
> I gentle hands, just how severe can a vosal be over a bosal?  I'm not
> sure how the broken cheek pieces would affect a vosal.
> 
> Lastly, does anyone have a used vosal in their tack room that they'd be
> interested in parting with at a reasonable price?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Linda Flemmer
> Blue Wolf Ranch
> Looking into new options for a new horse!
> 
> 
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