Horse Forum: English to Western

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Topic: English to Western

Evil Fishi
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Member # 2482

posted May 13, 2004 06:12 PM

I ride mostly English but also a little western. My horse rides English and does fine with an western saddle but how would a horse that normally does a loose snaffle do in a curb bit? How does the two bits change and how do i go about training her? Thank you for your time!!

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Posts: 14 | From: RI | Registered: May 2004

QHlover
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Member # 226

posted May 14, 2004 05:47 AM

Personally I wouldn't change her bit. If she does fine with a snaffle then I wouldn't worry about it.

Posts: 260 | Registered: May 2003

QHGirl
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Member # 493

posted May 14, 2004 07:17 AM

Are you planning on showing your horse?

If you are just fun ridding, I see no problem with using your english bridle with western saddle IF and ONLY IF you are not showing.

If you are showing I would try to get some different types of bits from friends that have LIGHT ports or even a tomb thumb. If your horse is used to a snaffle, a short shanked tom thumb might work best for him/her.

Good luck.

Posts: 1350 | From: Indianapolis | Registered: Jul 2003

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