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[RC] More Whoa Needed - Mike Lewis

I'm using a standard snaffle on my horse, currently, but am finding that
it is not quite enough at times.

Usually this bit and sitting deeply in the saddle are sufficient to keep
my horse under control, but there are times where slowing down takes much
longer than I'd like.  For instance, it was very difficult to break her
into a trot the last several miles of FITS when we met up with a horse
very close to her in speed.

What else can I do to help slow this horse down, from a horsemanship
perspective?  The only way I know to avoid getting too fast is to sit
deeply in the saddle and keep gentle contact with her mouth with each
step.  Once we're going a bit fast, or if I want to slow her back to a
trot, half-halts and sitting deep in the saddle are about all I know to
do.  As I found, that is not always effective if there is a horse leading
her.

Aside from that, I've been told that a Wonder Bit would help.  My wife
*hates* them and doesn't think it would be wise to use one...  I haven't
used a Wonder Bit before and don't know if it would be appropriate.  Also
concerned about making the horse hardmouthed.

Thoughts appreciated.

Mike

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