tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post5877929278414647737..comments2023-08-03T04:01:42.288-04:00Comments on Dream Big: Lesson 7/5Codex Dressagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-21986221421507316142016-07-08T15:44:34.560-04:002016-07-08T15:44:34.560-04:00Personally I'm a big believer in using tools t...Personally I'm a big believer in using tools to get the desired reaction (within reason and code of ethics etc) and then using that as education to get the horse there without the tool later. If changing bits helps a horse to more easily understand what is being asked of it, and therefore learn how to respond appropriately next time, then have at it. emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-89057782052536397522016-07-08T15:34:53.067-04:002016-07-08T15:34:53.067-04:00I haven't had any grief, thank goodness! I thi...I haven't had any grief, thank goodness! I think part of the reason of going to this one (or one with leverage) was that I was getting really heavy handed with the snaffle trying to get him flexible again. The weymouth needed a very light touch only, so I think it was actually kinder to him.<br /><br />It was so effective! I'm looking forward to our next working ride. The weather might not hold out today for the hack around the property that I wanted to do, so it might be tonight.Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-29968243451984218792016-07-08T15:01:39.537-04:002016-07-08T15:01:39.537-04:00I hope no one gives you grief about the use of the...I hope no one gives you grief about the use of the bit. First of all, It's no one else's business. In my opinion, we use the tools that we have at hand, and we use them as knowledgeably and thoughtfully as we can. ANYTHING can be used too harshly, even a plain old snaffle. It's the user who makes a tool too harsh or abusive.<br /><br />Carry on! It sounds like you used that bit in a productive and effective manner. :0)Bakersfield Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571487914424695283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-8572048394219059822016-07-08T12:11:39.166-04:002016-07-08T12:11:39.166-04:00The curb is just so much bit on Penn, it really ma...The curb is just so much bit on Penn, it really made me think about every single action I took with my hands. I'd catch myself wanting to give/take the inside rein for no reason at all- and since the curb is so solid, I knew the minute I applied one sided pressure to it. Penn seemed to appreciate the very quiet hands (except in canter when he was like, "You always help me! What gives?!"). I look forward to riding in the pelham a couple times- Penn should be a little less sensitive in it, and I can practice doing less.<br /><br />You know, I thought about it, and how different is a weymouth from a standard western curb bit with port? I don't think it's actually that different... which then made me think about the lower levels of western dressage where they can use curb bits, where you don't think twice about it.<br /><br />And that's an interesting fact that totally makes sense.Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-15681936503136189162016-07-08T11:43:26.395-04:002016-07-08T11:43:26.395-04:00I've had to use a pelham in basically that sam...I've had to use a pelham in basically that same situation (not on Pig, but another horse rather similar to Penn, actually). Must've been super tough to ride in just the curb. I can't imagine!<br /><br />Fun fact, dressage was developed with only the curb bit. The snaffle wasn't added to create the double until the 1700s!Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-45388303839189001672016-07-08T08:14:53.264-04:002016-07-08T08:14:53.264-04:00I'm glad too! Hoping it sticks!I'm glad too! Hoping it sticks!Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-65287311281312123232016-07-07T17:05:28.564-04:002016-07-07T17:05:28.564-04:00So glad that you guys are on the same page again :...So glad that you guys are on the same page again :-) I completely agree that it makes sense to use the right tool at the right time and this was clearly that!Piccoloponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08275679567725425281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-79004639736503833372016-07-07T13:06:36.399-04:002016-07-07T13:06:36.399-04:00Well you know the internet trolls! Haha. Exactly, ...Well you know the internet trolls! Haha. Exactly, we used it as a brief training tool to get him back on track. I wouldn't have felt the need to defend myself if I actually had the pelham a the barn, but who knows what people will think about using just the weymouth! The tune up really helped, I'm actually excited to ride him again!Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-2278372341810667212016-07-07T13:00:49.513-04:002016-07-07T13:00:49.513-04:00I think it will stick! Penn is such a fast learner...I think it will stick! Penn is such a fast learner, and he does want to please. I think he learned he didn't have to do what we want- I basically allowed him to invert for two weeks. When I asked him to work hard again he was like, "I thought not working hard was what we were doing?" Just a bit of help getting him going in the right direction!Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-28076477061124118322016-07-07T12:18:20.332-04:002016-07-07T12:18:20.332-04:00No need to defend yourself haha. Training tools ar...No need to defend yourself haha. Training tools are training tools and you're a very considerate rider with a great Instructor. Glad the tune-up helped out.Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303236534507171227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-51908361568427399922016-07-07T09:59:54.545-04:002016-07-07T09:59:54.545-04:00I'm so glad that you guys could get back on th...I'm so glad that you guys could get back on the same page. Hopefully the touch up caused a lightbulb moment that sticks. :)EventingSaddlebredStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610596082916022402noreply@blogger.com