Here's one for all you Western riders!
I found a GORGEOUS Western bridle for my horse but I need help with the bit. I know NOTHING of Western bits!
Since everyone loves pictures,here's the bridle:
I need something that's relatively soft on the mouth but will still offer good control when we go on our gallops.
Right now he goes on a slow twist full cheek snaffle (if we're going to be jumping logs and galloping) or a plain old loose ring if we're just doing some leisurely hacking. The English bits that he takes are 5 inches.
What's a good, not too harsh but not too, too soft Western bit I can buy?
Thanks!
PS: My horse was originally trained Western as evident of his low head carriage, Western lope, and the fact that he scared the bejeezus out of me when I realized that he can do sliding stops!
(x-posted in backyardhorse and 4theluvofhorses)
Since everyone loves pictures,here's the bridle:
I need something that's relatively soft on the mouth but will still offer good control when we go on our gallops.
Right now he goes on a slow twist full cheek snaffle (if we're going to be jumping logs and galloping) or a plain old loose ring if we're just doing some leisurely hacking. The English bits that he takes are 5 inches.
What's a good, not too harsh but not too, too soft Western bit I can buy?
Thanks!
PS: My horse was originally trained Western as evident of his low head carriage, Western lope, and the fact that he scared the bejeezus out of me when I realized that he can do sliding stops!
(x-posted in backyardhorse and 4theluvofhorses)