Question # 86: My horse is so fussy in a bit, she is always moving the bit around and chomping on it. Her head is never still! And the judges really mark us down for this.
I have recently tried her in a hackamore, and she goes so much better! I know that I can't use this during the dressage phase. But I was wondering if you thought it would be a good idea to do most of her flatwork schooling at home in the hackamore which she seems so happy with, and just use the bit for the shows. Or do you think I should just keep working on her acceptance of the bit? (Chris)
Hi Chris!
I don't think it would be a good idea to train in the hackamore, since as you said, you can't show in one. You can't improve on your horse's acceptance of the bit without a bit! You didn't say what kind of bit you have been using, but you may want to try a... (Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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