horses

[WisconsinChick]

Whats wrong with a gag bit?

 

[Norman]

A gag bit uses leverage to force a horses head down. Proper carriage begins with the hind end...rounding through the back, reaching underneath the hind end and lifting through the shoulders *then* relaxing the neck and jaw. First a horse needs to be taught balance and straightness before one can even think about head position. I hate when i see ppl riding see-sawing back and forth on the reins to crank their horses head down...its sooo horribly wrong.
Another thing... theres a reason why there is a standard of correct and incorrect conformation...not just for eye appeal. A well built horse is build for function, all faults equal weaknesses that will make training difficult, and uncomfortable (for horse and rider) and make a horse prone to soundness issues. Obviously theres a degree of severity in bad conformation. His poor neck muscling could be from him straining angainst riders trying to force his head to a position thats physically impossible based on his conformation.

 

[Norman]

Check out these sites

Conformation critique message board

http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com/horse-forums/critique-my-horse/

Basic horse conformation information

http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Equine-conformation

 

[UnttouchableRose]

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I highly reccomend HGS. I have been a member for several years and you will get some very good information and honest opinions.

 

[greeneggsandham]

Here is website may help you out. www.kmsha.com

He is a handsome boy and with some time and patience he will come around to being a great riding horse.

 

[L&Schickens]

I am a member of HGS too! It is a great pace to learn about all things horse.

 

[UnttouchableRose]

Shelly! I wohdered if that was you! I KNEW that Serama rooster was a familiar face just wasn't sure why!!!!