Hi all! I am looking for some flat exercises to help with a few issues I’ve been having with my sweet little TB. I do work with a trainer, I just like to hear from different people!!
My horse has started putting his head down and and pulling me and the reins -mainly when asking for him to slow down. It’s worse when jumping, but he’ll occasionally do it on the flat when cantering. I know I created that beast with my amateur hands and pulling. I’m working on sitting back and big half halts, anything else I can do?
I also would like to fine tune the brakes. He isn’t dangerous, but he can grab the bit and run through the halt and just drag it out over a few too many strides. I know if I improve on the flat, jumping will be better.
I think part of the issue is related to the bit. It’s a pelham, but I don’t think it’s his favorite. I thought about trying these flat exercises in a basic french link or happy mouth mullen to try and get him a little softer.