[drivingpairs] Re: What could be the problem?

So there is no fast rule that the bits for a pair have to have fixed cheeks?
Linda

Helen Roeder wrote:

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