Question # 193: My 15 yr old TB OTTB gelding gets strong at the canter and pulls down, especially on cross country.
He goes in a loose ring french link for dressage, and for x-c I have him in a 2 ring elevator of the same mouthpiece, with a figure 8. He does not like poll pressure, so if I use the elevator on anything below the snaffle ring he gets really annoyed. Besides needing to work on our half halt and find a way to "let go" and not get into a pulling contest (still haven't figured that out!)..... are there any bits or bridles you have found more successful? He also chomps his teeth, more so when a little nervous. I'm thinking of trying a waterford, but afraid it might be too big for his mouth. Also, maybe a gag with both a snaffle rein and gag rein? (Anonymous)
When you say your horse gets annoyed with the bits that use poll pressure, what does he do exactly? What you may be feeling is just... (Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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