Will an English bridle give us more control?

What do you currently do to try and get her to slow down? I am wondering if you're maybe pulling on both reins? Is someone who is riding her? If so, you're creating something for her to brace against and GO. A snaffle bit is designed to be used one rein at a time.

My suggestion if you think everything is good with her and your training, is to remove the cantor from the ride. The cantor should not have anything to do with speed, it is just another gait. One of the most important things you can do is work in transitions. Don't let her go more than a few steps in the cantor, and then, pull her back down to a trot. Don't LET her take off. If she ever increases the speed without you asking, you need to make that decision uncomfortable for her by making her work in that moment.... As was mentioned, she is running away and controlling the ride.

This isn't to be taken a negative, she may be running away to a point you both like to be at.... running free. It sounds like you have fun when you do it. But, you need to see that that is her taking control of the ride. You can go there. Sure. Have fun. But she cant go there first. That's why, of course, you're making this post!
 
What do you currently do to try and get her to slow down? I am wondering if you're maybe pulling on both reins? Is someone who is riding her? If so, you're creating something for her to brace against and GO. A snaffle bit is designed to be used one rein at a time.
No, we aren't concerned about slowing her down, we love to run her, and she listens if we ask her not to run. We were really just wondering if a different headstall, would give us more control and if she would react better to it, since she doesn't read much to the snaffle and headstall when she is running. I also posted on another horse forum, and am going to try a curb bit. We have a VERY exerpianced rider, who has ridden all her life, has a very balanced seat and loves the running. Thanks for all your advice and concern, I think I got it from here. 🙂
 
This isn't to be taken a negative, she may be running away to a point you both like to be at.... running free. It sounds like you have fun when you do it. But, you need to see that that is her taking control of the ride. You can go there. Sure. Have fun. But she cant go there first. That's why, of course, you're making this post!
Yes, we do like the running. I didn't make the post because I am concerned abbot her taking off, or controlling the ride. She only runs in the spots she is allowed to run at, and otherwise listens well. I was mostly asking about a headstall of bit that she may react better to, so she gets the cues more directly. I am going to try a curb it, which was suggested on another horse forum. Thanks for all your tips and advice, we don't let her take off if we don't kiss first, just wanted to have more "leverage" and a direct cue when running. Anyway, thanks of the responses, I will tell you how the curb it plays out.
 
No, we aren't concerned about slowing her down, we love to run her, and she listens if we ask her not to run. We were really just wondering if a different headstall, would give us more control and if she would react better to it, since she doesn't read much to the snaffle and headstall when she is running. I also posted on another horse forum, and am going to try a curb bit. We have a VERY exerpianced rider, who has ridden all her life, has a very balanced seat and loves the running. Thanks for all your advice and concern, I think I got it from here. 🙂
Excellent. Great I misunderstood. I would imagine at that speed she is able to brace against the bit you have and some horses react better to a bit with a mild curb for sure.

I have one mare that HATES bits and I ride all my horses in a snaffle or French link. I finally was told that this mare is so sensitive she wants as little direction as possible and responds to the lightest things. I put her in a mild curb where she can feel me so much earlier and she is absolutely amazing.
 
In the past, I’ve had success with changing gear completely for racing-type fun days.

In general, it sounds like more time needs to be spent without letting her get to full tilt at all. But, you could also try giving her signals that say- when you’re in this saddle and bridle, you cannot gallop. When you’re in this other saddle and bridle, you can gallop when asked.

after a few weeks of this she may begin to get the idea.
 
Excellent. Great I misunderstood. I would imagine at that speed she is able to brace against the bit you have and some horses react better to a bit with a mild curb for sure.
Exactly. Since she is so excited she hardly feels the bit, so because of this, I though a nose band may give us better control, but we have decided to try a curb bit instead. I learned that nosebands are only made to keep the horses mouth shut, but they should only open there mouth if the bit is hurting them. So, I will let you guys know who the curb bit works out, and thanks for you advice anyway. I appreciate your advice and ideas. 🙂
 
Excellent. Great I misunderstood. I would imagine at that speed she is able to brace against the bit you have and some horses react better to a bit with a mild curb for sure.

I have one mare that HATES bits and I ride all my horses in a snaffle or French link. I finally was told that this mare is so sensitive she wants as little direction as possible and responds to the lightest things. I put her in a mild curb where she can feel me so much earlier and she is absolutely amazing.
I am excited to try a curb bit for my other mare too. Her bit is hurting her, it is so big and she gapes her mouth. I hope that the curb bit will give her more cues without pain. I am exited to give it a try! Thanks for your advice!
 
We don't really neck rein I don't think. We have never really practiced any specific discipline in general, we are just willy nilly trail riders who like to race each other, jump whatever we can and stuff like that. We just use the bridle and bit to how they they respond best. We don't really ride a certain way, but that doesn't affect our ability to ride and control our horses just for the record. Thanks for the advice, I will look into an english bridle. I think my question has been answered.
You're welcome. I didn't mean to offend. It sounds like you have a ton of fun!
 

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