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Post by mrogers on May 12, 2008 10:00:46 GMT
I have a VERY strong cob that I wish to do workers with this year.
We done our first on Sat and used a pelham,flash and martingale which was plenty on the flat but know where near enough over jumps.
Any suggestions on what i can use?
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Post by karen on May 12, 2008 12:50:31 GMT
can you use a gag sorry not much help , have seem m/m workers using them.
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Post by mrogers on May 12, 2008 12:59:08 GMT
tried a gag. Havent even got breaks on the flat with that one.
Was debating trying a waterford gag with a grakle nose band to stop him crossing his jaw. Having his teeth rasped first though to see if theres any problems in there
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Post by karcher on May 12, 2008 13:20:44 GMT
Lighter hands and more flat work, rushing fences and not jumping cleanly is all a schooling issue. The more you put in his mouth the more he'll pull
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Post by masters on May 12, 2008 17:25:36 GMT
I agree with 'karcher', sometimes going back to basics (a softer bit) and maybe some lessons can work. At the moment it sounds quite a battle which your cob is winning!!!
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Post by medwinatswpa on May 13, 2008 20:16:59 GMT
Super glue then you wont have to worry about falling off! he he
Sorry I hate jumping .............. just the thought of no brakes and jumping sends shivers down my spine
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Post by mrogers on May 14, 2008 7:10:11 GMT
Think we may have sussed the problem. He is only like it on grass. Has done numerous show jumping comps on menage - no prob. Just go skitzo on grass. Mo Rogers
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Post by medwinatswpa on May 14, 2008 7:46:20 GMT
Then put boots on him filled with sand - only joking!
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newman
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Post by newman on May 14, 2008 9:55:13 GMT
You could also look at your bitting options as with a cob (either native or show) they can have a "fleshy" mouth and need a wider piece in the mouth to help stop them playing, ie. getting their tongue over the bit and evading. A Sam Marsh is a good example as they tend to soften in your hands once they get used to it. This bit can be bought from all good saddlers but it is not cheap (what is these days?) and the cheapest I have found it is from Fylde Saddlery @ £60.
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Post by mrogers on May 14, 2008 10:20:58 GMT
JESUS CHRIST!!!!
Just seen what bit your on about and that is ALLLLOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTT of metal.
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jacob
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Post by jacob on May 18, 2008 21:27:20 GMT
I've been adviced to use a sam marsh for m boy too, i know people who have had good results with them. I havent tried one yet as my boy is lame, perfect time for the season.
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Post by ballaghstud on May 20, 2008 7:23:33 GMT
Yep i agree with Sam Marsh its the only thing that will stop my boy on grass, He doesnt argue or pul with that in, anything else and he leans on your hands.
And its not always a schooling issue as this boy knows exactly what he is doing! lol
and if opening mouth is a problem you could always try a restraining noseband.
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Post by mrogers on May 20, 2008 8:04:58 GMT
OK thanks.Might see if a can burrow one to try on the flat because i have good light hands on the flat but would want to get more confident in the jumping before i tried it over jumps
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Post by ballaghstud on May 20, 2008 9:22:31 GMT
they are like finding a needle in a haystack!
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Post by sanlirra on May 20, 2008 13:09:54 GMT
hi we have very strong sj ponies the one is very very well schooled but loves to jumpand does it a high speed soft hands etc come on they are loving their job,we use the sadderly shop to hire bits to try ,the mylers are good our one goes in a driving bit with two reins but dont think that will be ok for workers ,try a mcgennis it a strong bit but you must use a flash noseband with it and have good kind hands ,hope this helps
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