Choosing a Training Bit for a Reining Horse
I’m back. A little stuffy, but the worst of that plague-like cold is over. Tonight when I got to the barn, Jim (Leo’s owner) had Leo saddled up for me (pretty nice). By the time I hoisted myself up into the saddle, it was 30 degrees and pitch dark out. Leo is getting more comfortable in the dark. Thank goodness for that outdoor arena lighting next door though!
I had a great ride. Leo was really trying. We worked on flexion for awhile and then I “let” him canter around. I think I sometimes confuse his being “chargey” with his apparently sincere desire to run. People say, “he’s a lot of horse.” I’m a believer. I know how powerful he, how agile he is, and that he’s hurt a few people who scared and possibly hurt him. So I have a healthy respect for what he can do. However, this “healthy respect” sometimes turns into fear. I think that might be causing me to choose the wrong bit for him. Continue Reading »
