Well bitting is always my very most fave subject!!!
I have the same Neue Schule Verbindend in a loose ring - so a thinner mouthpiece and also a Verbindend with the Universal sides for faster work so we can stop - I am very naughty and ride in that with pelham roundings.
Early, early this morning I went for a canter/gallop ride with fellow livery. She has a very quick TB, who is a stress head so we always put her first. Tobes is always VERY strong behind. I hadn't changed the Verbindend from the loose ring to the Universal as we have only done road work since our last show. Actually, he was no stronger and didn't bear down on the bit which he does with the Universal so he was actually easier!
So am wondering does anyone else have an issue with poll pressure causing their horses to bear down on their hands doing fast work in company?
I have the same Neue Schule Verbindend in a loose ring - so a thinner mouthpiece and also a Verbindend with the Universal sides for faster work so we can stop - I am very naughty and ride in that with pelham roundings.
Early, early this morning I went for a canter/gallop ride with fellow livery. She has a very quick TB, who is a stress head so we always put her first. Tobes is always VERY strong behind. I hadn't changed the Verbindend from the loose ring to the Universal as we have only done road work since our last show. Actually, he was no stronger and didn't bear down on the bit which he does with the Universal so he was actually easier!
So am wondering does anyone else have an issue with poll pressure causing their horses to bear down on their hands doing fast work in company?