CONTROL AND COURTESY

["John B.Ayers" <ayers@plainfield.bypass.com>]

Amber

That has been my approach until now. This weekend several experienced
Endurance riders independently suggested I need more control in competition.


If someone knows how to *TRAIN* a horse not to get excited in competition,
other than participating in many rides and getting him settled into it, I
and
scores of other riders would dearly love to know how!

In the interim, I think it is common courtesy to other riders to have
control
of your horse.  In fact, that is probably what some really meant when they
suggested "I need more control in competition". Others have emailed me
privately, suggesting that my approach is sound.

I'd like to hear from others that have used an English Hackamore or similar
arrangement. None of my riding instructors have had experience with CTR
or Endurance or know much about bits.

My reply to Bob Morris follows:

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Hi Bob

Thanks for responding. The snaffle has worked great
in all situations EXCEPT CTR! He gets very competitive
and wants to race. It is impossible to duplicate in training
since he's normally very laid back.

Several people who saw him, independently suggested
more control.  I have no way to duplicate the "adrenalin
rush" in competition!

It is my "rookie opinion" is that we need this in competition.
The ride would be easier on BOTH of us.

John
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-----Original Message-----
From: Bob & Amber Roberts <mlaboure@flash.net>
To: Bob Morris <bobmorris@rmci.net>
Cc: John B.Ayers <ayers@plainfield.bypass.com>; RIDECAMP
<ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Monday, May 31, 1999 8:00 AM
Subject: RC: RE: ENGLISH HACKAMORE


>Bob Morris wrote:
>
>> John:
>>
>> Please consider the fact that it is not the bit or bridle that
>>stops/slows the horse but the training.
>
>EXCELLENT!!   Thank you so much for saying this.
>
>Amber





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