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Post by Big Tee© on Jun 4, 2010 10:34:58 GMT -5
3. I know very little about western techniques, but one rider I know puts her right arm over the top of the horse's lowered neck, near the ears, thus the bridle is wide open and slips easily upward; not like the english bridling where we sort of have the sides of the bridle held together until the bit is in. Maybe this type of wider open bridle would be more inviting to him? This. Besides, it is the only way I know how to bridle a horse. We used this method with the work horses, saddle horses and I can even do this with the race horses even though they wear two bits (driving and overcheck). Most of the guys on the track bridle that way here - we are not that far removed from horses as transportation and work animals, so maybe this is more of a working man's method rather than western or english?? At any rate, I never did master the grasp the bridle around the middle and reach around the horse's face - it is awkward and clumsy to me.
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Post by niaru on Jun 4, 2010 10:47:06 GMT -5
Thanks for the update. I'm glad you had him checked. It's amazing what a little dental work can do!
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Post by Deb on Jun 4, 2010 11:06:02 GMT -5
I am so very glad you figured out that your horse was having a tooth pain issue. Since schools and colleges are out now for Summer Vacation are you still in Oklahoma?
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Post by Luci on Jun 4, 2010 11:09:09 GMT -5
What a great update! Bet this will be a fantastic summer for the two of you.
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Post by fancyhorse on Jun 4, 2010 15:21:02 GMT -5
That is a fantastic update and I do agree, correct dental work is very over looked!
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