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Post by stormyranch on Dec 12, 2011 9:15:44 GMT -5
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Post by stacy on Dec 13, 2011 11:17:38 GMT -5
I have a question...
I have been riding Ruger in a bitless bridle and it was suggested to me to wait to do much with a bit until I take him to have a dentistry and have the vet put a 'bit seat' on him. Do mustangs off the range need this?
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Post by Michelle Clarke on Dec 13, 2011 14:51:55 GMT -5
Every horse needs their teeth done yearly, so yes, get his teeth done. Also, no bit seat...it wears down the front tooth and weakens the mouth. I used to do bit seat but do not anymore and have no issues.
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Post by stormyranch on Dec 13, 2011 20:40:01 GMT -5
But if your horse is doing good in a bitless bridle you really don't need a bit, do you?
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Post by stacy on Dec 15, 2011 21:50:54 GMT -5
I am not sure I trust it....I purchased it for Duke and he LOVED it! Bucked w/ me twice. (The only time he ever bucked-and he only wore it twice) I had to walk home the second time. I get back there and he walked right up to me like he was wondering what took me so long. I put a bit in his mouth and back down the trail we went. It said on the bridle directions-"CAUTION:When first introduced to the bitless bridle, it sometimes revives the horses spirit of "free at last". Such a display of exuberance will eventually pass, but be prepared for the possibility even though it occurs in less than 1% of the horses." Wow, was Duke one of the 1%.
Ruger had one incident when I first took him out where he completely ignored the bitless bridle, but since then has been extremely respectful of it. I am worried about our first endurance ride, however. There is a lot of energy at the starts. I am also not sure if I can teach him to collect w/ it on.
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