I need horse help

[Tractors4u]

In June I moved into a friends house when he was activated by his National Guard unit and went to Afghanistan for 18 months. He has 4 horses I am taking care of. I can saddle the rideable horse and ride him, but I always have trouble with the bridle and I am not sure that I am getting it on correctly. Could someone please post a picture of a bridled horse for me to see? Thanks!

 

[beenthere]

With a bit (it goes in the mouth) or without? Main strap straight up and behind the ears, one over the eyes around the forehead, and a buckled strap under the rear jawbone. Two reins back for the rider.

How about a pic of what you have? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

I'd be real worried, if I was your friend. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Also, pics of bridles are in the 'related links' above these thread messages you can click on.

 

[Tractors4u]

Maybe he will get back before I get deployed. Here is a picture of Tucker from this afternoon.

 

[scout180]

From what the dark photo shows....looks like you've got it right. I assume this is the same bridle that your deployed friend used? If not, stongly recommend you use what he/she used. The horse may no take too well to a different bridle, particularly if the bit is different (snaffle, split, bar, chain, etc.).

Thanks for caring for both our troops and their horses!
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Dave

 

[daedong]

Brent,

It appears to be on right, the throat lash (strap under throat) may be a little tight. You should be able to get 4 fingers under this strap.
I am not sure that you should be riding a horse without some supervision though based on your question. But good luck and make sure you wear a motor bike helmet.

YEE HAA...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[daedong]

If it does this you know that something is wrong Brent,

 

[beenthere]

I had a dark horse like that once, and her name was Shadow.

I had to brighten up the pic a bit, but it appears you are good to go and have it on right.

(pic attached)

 

[MikePA]

I agree with Vin, the chin strap looks too tight.

Also, unless the picture happened to catch the horse's mouth in a funny position, the bit looks too tight, especially with the reins being slack. In other words, the bit looks like the reins are being pulled on.

 

[roho]

Howdy Brent, Good for U! BTW, I echo all other post & looks like bridle is OK! Let me say this constructively(is that a word)! A horse is a very sensitive & intelligent animal that can fell fear or doubt in others! The horse probably feels uncertainty in u & is playing off that! Theres not enough room or time for someone to try telling u about horses on 1 message so I suggest U go to a search mode & find someone that does this and follow instructions, get magazines & read BUT MOST OF ALL, remmeber they are animals & don't take things for granted because U can(anyone/ the novice or the expert rider) can get hurt ! Boy a guy can get alot of advise by just asking if bridle looks right!!

 

[beenthere]

MikePA
I think you are correct too, and the straps are adjusted too short.
Maybe this bridle is for a smaller horse of the 4.