Re: [RC] Head flipping - DESERTRYDR1
In a message dated 12/5/02 8:40:48 AM Pacific Standard Time,
betndez@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Also try riding with good contact which will help her balance herself and
> discourage head flipping.
My brother-in-law was a real beginner when he bought his first horses. Had
seen the cowboys on TV occasionally, but really didn't have a clue how to
ride. He asked me lots of questions complained that his horse would flip her
head so much that she would flip until both reins were on one side of her
neck. (NOT an Arabian, by the way) We finally went riding together, and I
immediately saw the problem. He was riding in a curb bit, with his reins
very long, and with his hands held very high! It was easy for her to flip
the reins to one side or the other because of the loose rein and hand
position. I took the mare home and rode her for a couple months. She
settled down a lot when I rode her in a snaffle with contact. And in a
different saddle that fit. She was in pain because of saddle fit and also
because the loose rein led to occasional jerking on her mouth because of his
poor hand position. She still tries to flip her head if ridden in a curb by
someone with bad hands, but if I put her back in a snaffle, she calms right
down, doesn't lean on the bit, and tucks her head like a good girl. I agree
with the people who say it is caused by discomfort. Check all your tack, and
your riding position including how steady your hands are. Good luck, jeri
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