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<blockquote data-quote="Jim62" data-source="post: 557951" data-attributes="member: 6655"><p>I always try to ride with a loose rein, but with his wandering instead of just going straight, he needs a lot of direction. I switched from the snaffle to the curb bit in hopes of getting a little better response out of him, but all I got was the head-tossing and acting antsy. I was wondering if he will get out of this as he gets more used to the curb bit? He does not neck-rein very well, but we've been working on that, and he seems to be getting a little better.</p><p></p><p>I never have totally understood when the different types of bits should be used. Seems that you start out with a snaffle and then move on to a curb bit?? Or is it just a matter of preference? Or just whatever works best?</p><p></p><p>I've had him for almost 3 years, and for the last few months, we've been making some real good progress, but the last few rides have been some real giant steps backwards. I hate to let him win, but he's wearing me down pretty fast. Every little thing I try just seems to turn into a battle of the wills.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jim62, post: 557951, member: 6655"] I always try to ride with a loose rein, but with his wandering instead of just going straight, he needs a lot of direction. I switched from the snaffle to the curb bit in hopes of getting a little better response out of him, but all I got was the head-tossing and acting antsy. I was wondering if he will get out of this as he gets more used to the curb bit? He does not neck-rein very well, but we've been working on that, and he seems to be getting a little better. I never have totally understood when the different types of bits should be used. Seems that you start out with a snaffle and then move on to a curb bit?? Or is it just a matter of preference? Or just whatever works best? I've had him for almost 3 years, and for the last few months, we've been making some real good progress, but the last few rides have been some real giant steps backwards. I hate to let him win, but he's wearing me down pretty fast. Every little thing I try just seems to turn into a battle of the wills. Thanks for the help. [/QUOTE]
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