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<< I have been listening to this issue and find many of you have
excellent points. However, I have not heard about using a pelham bit
which incorpoorates both a snaffle and a curb. I see very few trial
riders using such a bit and many comment on how difficult it must be
to ride with two reins. Not really, I hardly notice. The beauty is
that I can balance my Morgan with the snaffle rein while trotting
down hill, yet have the strength of the curb when he gets really
strong. >>
When My TB was young, (Got him at age 4) I rode him in a pelham too... It did
take a bit of getting used to, but once I learned how.... it was great... for
us both....
Then I moved to a straight Kimberwick... and He went very well in that
too....
Now I ride him in a French Snaffle... (the kind that has 3 pieces, the middle
one is flat)... He really goes well in that one! He is very very light in
it... However, he is now 15 and has had a few years of dressage training as
well as trail riding... I have even been able to successfully trail ride him
in a rope halter, if there aren't too many horses in the group to get his
blood stirred up!
Just came home from a week of camping and riding some Sierra Mountain and
Emmigrant Wilderness trails with him... Mostly rode him in the French
Snaffle... He was a pleasure! (Most of the time...:~)... !)
So, I say, use the tool works for you... as long as you understand HOW to use
the tool.... and if not... seek out help... The Natural Horsemanship Lessons
I have taken have been the thing that has made the biggest difference in my
relationship with my horses........ We ALL are much happier!
Good Luck...
Patti
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