Bits

Alrighty then, since yesterday I found that the barn owner had used a Tom Thumb on Memphis. I despise Tom Thumbs. Very ineffective aid to a horse and she said he just shook his head whenever pressure was applied to the bit. I would too if I had no idea what to do when you asked me something since the aid was not clear.

He has not liked the Jr. Cowhorse I've had him in as of late either. This one has to do with pinching, since it does pinch his lips. Soooooo, since you know I can't ride right now, how about I get really into my horse and start researching things haha It makes total sense!

I bought two new bits today. If they work out well for him I'm selling both of my other bits and just keeping my O-ring and these two. I'll sell the Jr. Cowhorse and my Curb with a Roller. I bought the Robart Pinchless "Snaffle" with a roller aaaannnddd bought a short shanked "snaffle". The short shank is for whomever leases him, the roller snaffle is for me - the shanks are LONG and I don't want a child using that bit. Children seem to pull on mouths quite a bit and I do not want them pulling on his mouth with a long shanked bit, that's asking for trouble.

Anywho, I do plan on hopping up on him when these come in just to see how well they work. He's going to love me haha... I'm fat, well not fat, but have gained weight. He's a stout horse... should be able to do it. The guy I bought him from was heavier than me.

Anyway, the barn owner ended up riding him for the trail ride on Saturday. The mom couldn't ride since there would be no 4-H leader if she rode, so the barn owner had to ride. Memphis was the last horse out haha She also rode him at the back of the pack. Memphis HATES the back, she said he did an uncomfortable gait the entire time. She did say he was very comfortable once everybody started cantering and Memphis settled into a nice gait. I can only imagine it was a rack, since he LOVES to do that when others canter. Silly horse.

Oh well, that's all I got at the moment.