Horse opens mouth to any pressure on mouth.

BarrelRacerGirl · 07-17-2005, 09:13 PM

well, I have a pretty good idea why my horse opens his mouth on the bit, but then again im not so sure. i always thought he did it to resist any pressure. i dont think its resulting from a sore mouth because he just got his teeth floated two months ago. he has always done this. How do I get him to stop? At this point i am using a three ringed wonder bit on the second circle. should i switch. please help im a little confused

linds · 07-17-2005, 09:39 PM

how old is he and how far into trainig?

Bruce Wiley · 07-17-2005, 09:43 PM

You seen to have ruled out the teeth but, could it be the bit may have a small hairline break on the bit or maybe some pinching coming from the bit somewhere or maybe the reins are to heavy.
Try him in a hackmore and see if this still happen.
I recommended this to another person recently and it good for new-be and pro's-
Take your horse's head set and reins home and hook the head set on a chair and sit in another chair and practice moving the chair inches and checking the hands positions and work to improve your hand and reins skills.
I hope this helps and that you find the problem and correct it,so you can move on and have fun riding.
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stockhorse · 07-18-2005, 08:02 AM

Does he raise his head or just open his mouth?
Sounds a bit like this horses initial mouthing was not quite right or he has been continually jagged in the mouth by someone with "not so soft" hands.I would look at remouthing him in a french snaffle and riding him in that and see how it goes. The other thing you could try straight away is simple :drop the bit one hole lower on the cheeck strap and let him pick it up and see if that makes him more comfortable.

shatalkua · 08-12-2005, 10:24 AM

he could just not like a bit in his mouth ever try a hackomore?

3WishesDun · 08-12-2005, 10:27 AM

I agree with stockhorse...a french link might help...your horse may have a low pallete or a thick tongue and the bit is hurting his/her mouth.

gummiponys · 08-12-2005, 11:41 AM

Try a flash, it might help a lot because he sounds like hes resisting the bit.

Lil.Red-Enza · 08-12-2005, 11:51 AM

Flash for sure...it will help a lot as long as your not pulling on his mouth, which I doubt because you ride western correct?

haunani · 08-12-2005, 12:35 PM

Using a flash WON'T fix the problem, it'll only cover it up.

May I ask why you're using the 3-ring bit?

It could be something as simple as the signals overloading him (pressure in the mouth and on the poll) or him having a low pallete/thick tongue.

Trixiesue · 08-12-2005, 12:45 PM

check for a low palate or try a comfort snaffle with a low port to give your horse some tongue relief.

07-17-2005, 09:13 PM	#1
BarrelRacerGirl Full Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Andover,Minnesota Posts: 33	Horse opens mouth to any pressure on mouth. well, I have a pretty good idea why my horse opens his mouth on the bit, but then again im not so sure. i always thought he did it to resist any pressure. i dont think its resulting from a sore mouth because he just got his teeth floated two months ago. he has always done this. How do I get him to stop? At this point i am using a three ringed wonder bit on the second circle. should i switch. please help im a little confused

07-17-2005, 09:43 PM	#3
Bruce Wiley Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,066	You seen to have ruled out the teeth but, could it be the bit may have a small hairline break on the bit or maybe some pinching coming from the bit somewhere or maybe the reins are to heavy. Try him in a hackmore and see if this still happen. I recommended this to another person recently and it good for new-be and pro's- Take your horse's head set and reins home and hook the head set on a chair and sit in another chair and practice moving the chair inches and checking the hands positions and work to improve your hand and reins skills. I hope this helps and that you find the problem and correct it,so you can move on and have fun riding. http://spaces.msn.com/members/bwnaturalhorsemanship Bruce. __________________ http://bwnaturalhorsemanship.spaces.live.com/ Bruce. Last edited by Bruce Wiley; 07-17-2005 at 09:50 PM.

08-12-2005, 10:27 AM	#6
3WishesDun Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: At My Wit's End Posts: 17,689 Images: 659 Blog Entries: 27	I agree with stockhorse...a french link might help...your horse may have a low pallete or a thick tongue and the bit is hurting his/her mouth. __________________ Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. -Frost I've Been Snowballed!

08-12-2005, 11:51 AM	#8
Lil.Red-Enza Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario CANADA! Posts: 1,678 Images: 64	Flash for sure...it will help a lot as long as your not pulling on his mouth, which I doubt because you ride western correct? __________________ ILoveMyLittleQuarterHorse Red<3Axel<3Love

08-12-2005, 12:35 PM	#9
haunani Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Trumansburg, NY Posts: 3,836 Images: 278 Blog Entries: 1	Using a flash WON'T fix the problem, it'll only cover it up. May I ask why you're using the 3-ring bit? It could be something as simple as the signals overloading him (pressure in the mouth and on the poll) or him having a low pallete/thick tongue. __________________ Carmen & Meteor & Mars

07-17-2005, 09:39 PM	#2
linds Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 388 Images: 19	how old is he and how far into trainig?

07-18-2005, 08:02 AM	#4
stockhorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 454 Images: 6	Does he raise his head or just open his mouth? Sounds a bit like this horses initial mouthing was not quite right or he has been continually jagged in the mouth by someone with "not so soft" hands.I would look at remouthing him in a french snaffle and riding him in that and see how it goes. The other thing you could try straight away is simple :drop the bit one hole lower on the cheeck strap and let him pick it up and see if that makes him more comfortable.

08-12-2005, 10:24 AM	#5
shatalkua Full Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wa Posts: 40	he could just not like a bit in his mouth ever try a hackomore?

08-12-2005, 11:41 AM	#7
gummiponys Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,685 Images: 28	Try a flash, it might help a lot because he sounds like hes resisting the bit.

08-12-2005, 12:45 PM	#10
Trixiesue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Silver Creek New York Posts: 459 Images: 65	check for a low palate or try a comfort snaffle with a low port to give your horse some tongue relief.

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