Thomas

I have a million questions.   I’m watching all the videos I can but you make it all look so simple and easy.  I’m on day 7 of the ES20 snaffle bit basics.  Your horses seem to just stay between your hands and legs so easy.   My 3 year old filly can’t keep her body with her face.   She’s super soft in the face but runs away from the Circle she doesn’t cut it off she just runs out.  Do I need to worry or just keep pushing her in with my legs?  Your just seem to already do it.  Also your little horse already sits on the stop.  Mine doesn’t stop she just “quits running” if that makes sense.  This is a really cool little horse and smart.  I just feel like I’m going to mess her up by misreading her 

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05 Aug 19:04

My biggest “hole” in my training (that I know of) is my knowledge of bits.  You explain pretty good about the snaffle bits.  I don’t have a couple grand to go out and buy a bunch of tom balding bits.  With that said what bits would you say are “must haves” and what do you stay away from?  The only snaffle I have is an old O ring that’s super heavy like literally probably 3lbs.  I worry it’s too much for most young horses.  I got it to soften up an old stiff rope horse years ago.  

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05 Aug 09:11

When I do one rein stops or work on speed control by getting my 3 year old filly’s attention she has started to try to bite my foot.  I’ve kinda ignored it or just bend her the other way but every day it’s getting worse and not better.  Is this just an immaturity thing or is there some underlying issue, like could she be hurting? 

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