Well, I'm trying another bit on Harley today when I do arena work. If I learn anything at the clinic we are going to I hope it's a better understanding of bits.
The bit I trail ride him in is just too much in the arena, I've been working him in a full check snaffle in the arena and that's not enough to get him to rate down like he should. He rates down, but not quick enough.
I'm going to try a long shank snaffle today. I don't like them a whole lot, I think the longer the shanks the less you get in turns....but that's the only other thing I have.
Any suggestions? I know sooooo little about bits and how they work.
Becky
Less of what exactly?
What bit do you ride trail in, and what is 'too much' about it?
Describe the issue. Me no understand.