Man, it was windy on Sunday! I went out to have a quick ride and found myself wondering what the heck I was thinking? No horse could possibly stay quiet and focused in those winds!
Surprising, Skate handled it very well. I didn't get a whole lot of really good work in...but he was very quiet. Coming down the long side a few times it was so windy I thought I was going to get blown off! I did some good trotwork and some nice cantering and called it a good ride.
I have switched his bit from a plain mullen mouth to a Sprenger due - which is like a Nathe, but cheaper. I was hoping the rubbery surface would reduce the gnawing...and it has, but just a little. Now I just can't hear him gnawing : ) Unfortunately, I'm already noticing some gnaw marks in the rubber...even though its guaranteed for 3 years! Plus, the brakes in that bit are almost nonexistant. That doesn't really bother me, b/c it just shows me I need to work more on stopping him from my seat, but it might not be a good choice for trails or jumping. Ha.
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Well, I'm impressed you rode. Pro just got lunged and even then the lunge line was catching the wind and giving him some very odd signals!
I like the idea of rubber mouth bits, but I've never had very good luck with them holding up. Good luck on keeping yours in one piece.
Sounds like an exciting ride! I haven't ever had luck with rubber either. They always seem too thick and get in the way of my signals.
I am impressed you rode, too! When my lesson was canceled, I must say I decided to not ride in that wind.
YAY, great motivation to get out there and ride in the wind!!
Look at the progress with his squirrely-ness. :) He handled the wind great!
wow, yay for him being a trooper in the wind!!
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