[drivingpairs] What could be the problem?

Bits:  fixed cheek or not?   There are many things that could create =
problems with a pair.  Years ago someone told me that driving a pair was =
twice as much fun as driving a single,  but could be ten times the =
problems.  =20

In order to figure out what the problem is, one would have to watch and =
study what the horses are doing.   Even then, it could be hit and miss.  =
 It could be something as simple as one horse not wanting to drive with =
that particular other horse.   Maybe the bit isn't actually pinching, =
but the horse may be anticipating that it will, because it's been =
pinched at some point in the past.   Could be his teeth.   When a horse =
reacts, he's trying to tell us something.   Our job is to figure =
translate what he's saying.

While our list could give you ideas of what the problem could be, no one =
can really find the solution but the person who is working the horses =
day after day.   Try having someone video tape you while working the =
horses.   Then go back and study the tape to see if you can figure out =
what might be the problem.   If you think it might be the bit, then =
change the bit and see what happens.   That's the only way you'll know =
for sure if it's the bit.   Don't forget, each horse is an individual.   =
If you solve a problem with one horse, don't assume the same solution =
for all the horses.   Good luck.

Helen


    Helen Roeder
Sunshine Pony Farm,
  El Hasa Sport Ponies and
www.drivingpairs.com

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