Headset

taydajumper93 · 07-12-2006, 01:40 PM

My mare Ginger is giving me a problem with her headset. She acts like someone is pulling on her mouth, even when I'm riding on a loose rein. She throws her head up, and then won't bring it down. We have tried draw reins, she tries to bite them off. We have tried martingales, different bits, different bridles, and different saddles, but NOTHING works, not even practice. We sold her to my grandma for a year, and she wasn't riden but once a month. If this could have started this, she either knows she can get away with it, as she did with my grandma, or my grandma's hands were eritating her. I have no idea, but if probably would have gotten better. PLEASE HELP!!!! Thanks!!

HJ_lilbit · 07-12-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by taydajumper93

We have tried draw reins, she tries to bite them off. We have tried martingales, different bits, different bridles, and different saddles, but NOTHING works, not even practice

Do you think maybe you could get rid of the gadgets and have her teeth, back, legs, checked, or check the way you ride, she might not like something youre doing.

Trixiesue · 07-12-2006, 01:43 PM

When was the last time you had her teeth checked? If you haven't had them looked at in a while I would rule that out first.

bribee_77 · 07-12-2006, 01:49 PM

^yeah make sure to get the teeth checked... maybe even have a chiropractor (sp!) oops!!!he he
have you tried using a tie down on her at all?

taydajumper93 · 07-12-2006, 06:21 PM

She has her teeth done regularly. No, we don't use a tie down, because I ride english. She does it with everyone. She has nothing wrong with any part of her body.

Cara · 07-12-2006, 06:24 PM

what does your instructor say. it's probably your riding - not that it's bad!!! but there's just that little something that's maybe keeping her from being able to perform. remember that your working from behind...

'On The Aids' versus Collection

crazy4horses205 · 07-12-2006, 08:11 PM

First, rule out any pain problems. Maybe get an equine chiro out to help her body and maybe get her aligned or something.

If thats fine, try getting lessons. A trainer could tell you if you are doing something wrong and how to fix it. Good luck

icyssunset · 07-12-2006, 08:32 PM

I was having this problem with my horse. My trainer sugested a rhythm collector made by Richard Shrake. It costs about $40 to $50. It works great!!! It isn't like any other gadget that tries to hold her head down. It applies pressure to the poll when they try to hold their head down, and releases pressure when they lower it.

taydajumper93 · 07-13-2006, 07:08 AM

She does it with EVERYBODY!! We will get the Rhythm Collector when I have money!! Any other suggestions?!?!

i_luv_wildfire · 07-13-2006, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bribee_77

^yeah make sure to get the teeth checked... maybe even have a chiropractor (sp!) oops!!!he he
have you tried using a tie down on her at all?

NO NO NO!!!! Even I, who ride English, know that tie-downs are NOT to tie a horse's head down!! At least from what I've learned on this forum, they're for barrel racing to give the horse something to brace on, if you will, around the turns. PLEASE do not tie your horse's head down. Draw reins are not to get a horse's head down either. They might work temporarily but that's just it: they're a quick fix.

07-12-2006, 01:40 PM	#1
taydajumper93 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern Colorado!!! Posts: 4,509 Images: 190 Blog Entries: 2	Headset My mare Ginger is giving me a problem with her headset. She acts like someone is pulling on her mouth, even when I'm riding on a loose rein. She throws her head up, and then won't bring it down. We have tried draw reins, she tries to bite them off. We have tried martingales, different bits, different bridles, and different saddles, but NOTHING works, not even practice. We sold her to my grandma for a year, and she wasn't riden but once a month. If this could have started this, she either knows she can get away with it, as she did with my grandma, or my grandma's hands were eritating her. I have no idea, but if probably would have gotten better. PLEASE HELP!!!! Thanks!! __________________ Jazzie- 14.2hh yearling Clydesdale X (Quarter Horse). Prestige- 17hh 5! year old OTTB! http://tayandprez.blogspot.com/

07-12-2006, 01:49 PM	#4
bribee_77 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WY Posts: 84 Images: 17	^yeah make sure to get the teeth checked... maybe even have a chiropractor (sp!) oops!!!he he have you tried using a tie down on her at all? __________________ ~Breaking hearts and horses, its a tough job but someones gotta do it!~

07-12-2006, 06:21 PM	#5
taydajumper93 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern Colorado!!! Posts: 4,509 Images: 190 Blog Entries: 2	She has her teeth done regularly. No, we don't use a tie down, because I ride english. She does it with everyone. She has nothing wrong with any part of her body. __________________ Jazzie- 14.2hh yearling Clydesdale X (Quarter Horse). Prestige- 17hh 5! year old OTTB! http://tayandprez.blogspot.com/

07-12-2006, 06:24 PM	#6
Cara Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,735 Images: 27	what does your instructor say. it's probably your riding - not that it's bad!!! but there's just that little something that's maybe keeping her from being able to perform. remember that your working from behind... 'On The Aids' versus Collection __________________ ~It Depends~ Cara ~ http://dressagecowgrl.blogspot.com ~

07-12-2006, 08:11 PM	#7
crazy4horses205 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 5,149 Images: 334 Blog Entries: 2	First, rule out any pain problems. Maybe get an equine chiro out to help her body and maybe get her aligned or something. If thats fine, try getting lessons. A trainer could tell you if you are doing something wrong and how to fix it. Good luck __________________ ~Rachel and Tobey~ RIP Cody my sweet boy "If you throw your heart over the fence, your horse will go after it." Join the HGS prayer chain!! I <3 Green Day http://www.myspace.com/rachel9012 I've been boo-ed

07-12-2006, 01:43 PM	#3
Trixiesue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Silver Creek New York Posts: 459 Images: 65	When was the last time you had her teeth checked? If you haven't had them looked at in a while I would rule that out first.

07-12-2006, 08:32 PM	#8
icyssunset Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The wet land of Washington Posts: 1,157 Images: 365	I was having this problem with my horse. My trainer sugested a rhythm collector made by Richard Shrake. It costs about $40 to $50. It works great!!! It isn't like any other gadget that tries to hold her head down. It applies pressure to the poll when they try to hold their head down, and releases pressure when they lower it. __________________ Proud Owner of Icys Lucky Sunset, Sheza Buckaroo and ~Citations Surprise ~ http://www.islandacrefarms.com

07-13-2006, 07:08 AM	#9
taydajumper93 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern Colorado!!! Posts: 4,509 Images: 190 Blog Entries: 2	She does it with EVERYBODY!! We will get the Rhythm Collector when I have money!! Any other suggestions?!?! __________________ Jazzie- 14.2hh yearling Clydesdale X (Quarter Horse). Prestige- 17hh 5! year old OTTB! http://tayandprez.blogspot.com/

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