Comments on: Softening a Horse’s Hard Mouth

By: Tina

Tina — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:43:15 +0000

I’m glad I researched before I changed to a longer shanked bit like most people were suggesting. I am going to try all that I’ve learned on this page for my Horse Justice instead of punishing him further. I can get him to drop his head just wiggling the bit with just my ring and pinky finger. I’m going to go back to a snaffle.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:10:31 +0000

My barrel race horse is fine responding to bit during slow work (bending, stopping,) but when running flat out at a race he becomes unresponsive to cues, rating, words, and fights me the whole pattern.

By: erwin

erwin — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:46:34 +0000

fantastique!

By: Alana

Alana — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:03:39 +0000

The horse I ride refuses to open his mouth for the bit and then listen to the bit. I was thinking of trying a hackamore without thinking I was the problem! After reading this, I will improve my seat and flex my horse!I am glad I researched before making my horse and myself worse!

By: Jordyn

Jordyn — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:53:54 +0000

I never would have thought I was the one to cause the problem my horse is having. But with lots of thought and input from friends, I think I’ve depended on my hands far too much to control my horse. I just recently took her to a show, thinking she’d do excellent, but it actually was quite a nightmare for me. She got behind the bit, over-flexing, and all she wanted to do was be a speed demon. I’m going to try these tips to lighten her up and supple her so that I no longer have to fight her so much. I also believe she may be having some pain issues as well, so I’ll have to look into that. Thanks a bunch!

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:41:59 +0000

Omigosh, this is exactly what I needed! My horse is off the track, so all he knows is “brace against the bit.” I am so going to try these tips!