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Re: [RC] Ponying - heidi"...snaffles, kimberwickes, bits without shanks, just don't work well for one-handed riding..." I have found that it is just the opposite: Shanked bits don't work well for two handed riding. Any attempt to direct rein with a curb will result in the curb chain going tight and signaling a stop. My current horses neck rein fine in snaffles, and they also direct rein when asked. THANK YOU, Ed! I've likewise never had a bit of trouble riding one-handed in a snaffle with a reasonably broke horse. "Neck-reining" is a misnomer anyway, since a "reiner" works about 95% off your seat and legs. I would not hesitate to pony from a well-broke horse in a snaffle--it is the "well-broke" part that is important. Heidi =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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