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"Do you think I should change the bar snaffle to a different bit?"
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Dear Keith...
Saturday, March 18, 2006
I have a 6 year old gelding I'am working with him in the bit that is a snaffle with a bar he seems to be almost tough mouth when he gets in a hurry forward walk.and trot. He had been used with his reins through rings that held his head down to control him.. a running martingale I'am trying to change over to less pressure on his mouth. Do you think I should change the bar snaffle to a different bit? and what kind? please advise. thank you.. Dorothy |
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