My mare has always been very hot and spicy when jumping. She is never nasty, just extremely strong and enthusiastic. She gets her head over the bit, tossing and throwing her head about. Doing this she can't see jumps properly, and makes it very difficult to maintain a rhythm, make good turns and see a stride. Many people have noticed she may not be happy in her mouth. THIS IS NOT A SCHOOLING ISSUE - This Horse has won at Novice Dressage, she is beautifully behaved and responsive on the flat, and over small cavaletti, and all kinds of technical showjumping situations in just a snaffle, however when the jumps are raised the same problem arises. She has had back, teeth, feet, physio, saddle, vet everything checked and she is fine, and is not hormonal at all, and on a completely molasses free/non heating diet. She is currently ridden in a grackle (which works very well so don't want to change preferably) and 4 ring Dutch Gag on the 3rd or 2nd ring down. Usually in a lozenge mouthpiece, but have also used a Waterford which helps only slightly. Any Bitting suggestions welcome, Thank you :)
06-01-2018, 01:03 PM
Hot Horse Problems with Bitting
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