Weaver Leather
Problem With Bridling My horse?
I just got a new horse, and he was supposed to be broke, he saddles fine, but when you go to put his bridle on he tosses his head and makes it impossible to get the bit in his mouth. He is NOT headshy, he's very good with everything else. Any ideas on getting him used to it? I have a fully Adjustable Leather Weaver bridle, one that comes apart on both sides so I tried to get the headstall on, which I did no problem, and then tried to ease the bit in from the side- no luck- help please!
First, I recommend you check his mouth for sores or anything that might be painful with a bit in his mouth. If there is anything that would cause problems, including scarring from past accidents, he will dislike the bit in his mouth.
When you got him, did the previous owner already have him tacked, if you had a trial ride? What was the attitude of that person. If they were overbearing, or domineering, they may simply have "intimidated"/encouraged him to behave.
Understanding where he has been will help you to better train him to do what you want.
Training a horse to take a bit is similar to sacking out. Start by making sure your bit has no burrs or sharp edges on it. It may also help to have a sweet metal bit. horses like copper and Sweet Iron. Then make sure you are both calm. If he needs to be worked before the training session, try free longing, or simple longing, Just something he knows how to do, to take the anxious edge off.
Now, groom him. You may find there is a special place he likes rubbed, and if you use this as a reward, along with your voice, reserving edibles for special treats, it may seem to work more smoothly. Don't put the saddle on. You want him to "be done" when you have won. And you may need to win many times before it becomes easy. Next, with only the bit in your hand, hold it like you would if you were bridling. Then, work it into his mouth. Even if it is not where you want it, even 1/2 inch in just between his lips or or teeth, his try should be rewarded. Once he gives that much, reward him. Continue working with him. If either of you gets edgy or antsy, back off- turn him out to run, or work it off, and go have a sandwich, or check some emails. After you both have relaxed, try again. Try not to work him for more than 30 minutes. But you can do it 4 or 5 times a day. When he takes the bit, then reward him, and call it a day. The next day, test him and see if he is still willing. Then put the bridle together. You may need to use only the headstall, leaving any other accessories off. If he will take the bit with the bridle attached, reward him all over. Then call it a day. Do the same thing the next day, only after the bridle is on, take him for a short walk- you walk on the ground next to him. Call it a day. Then bridle him, and ride him around the next day. Be ultra gentle on that mouth.
I hope this works for you. It may seem slow an tedious, but it has worked many time for me. Good luck.
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