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Post by jengersnap on Jan 22, 2009 9:53:09 GMT -5
I would say more like a side pull then a hackamore due to the totally non-mechanical nature. A hackamore can be a very cruel device, particularly with longer shanks since the ratio of pull is componded by leverage of the shanks to crank down on the sensitive nose. A bosal is more of a one to one ratio. In a bad situation, I rather have the whole face effectiveness of a bosal over that of a piece of metal in the mouth. If you pull a hard right circle, you're taking the horse's whole head with you like a halter. If you do that with a bit, you could do serious damage with the metal in or around the mouth. Not that I promote yanking at all, but it does happen. Bosals are what all the lesson horses my instructor had to start beginners in until they learned softer aids and graduated to a bit.
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Post by Morning Star Acres on Jan 22, 2009 15:33:11 GMT -5
We trained our 4 yr old STB to a bosal before even introducing her to a bit and bridle....My daughter rode her during the winter months last winter to introduce her to various things like right left - woah and back etc to then later introduce the bit in warm weather. It was a charm and although we sold it as no more young horses here to train to saddle we should always have one in hand. We tried it on the other horses who are used to a bridle and although confused at first did awesome with it as well.
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Post by seniorgal on Jan 22, 2009 21:35:37 GMT -5
Sounds like both MSA and Jengersnap both approve of bosals. I think I should get one and try it on Artie. Don't want anything that can be too severe on him. Is there any particular make or model I should look for?
Thanks
SG
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Post by Morning Star Acres on Jan 22, 2009 21:48:39 GMT -5
No just a regular plain rawhide bosal. Mine had the reins attached and an extra attachement used as a lead rope. The reins were long.....I sold it this past summer for $40
Darn should have kept it and sent it to you.
I will look to see if I can find one for ya....Check ebay - I saw some real nice ones fora good price.
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Post by seniorgal on Jan 23, 2009 12:28:02 GMT -5
Okay, here goes. I hope the pics of Artie come through. I am still learning.
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Post by Morning Star Acres on Jan 23, 2009 12:33:06 GMT -5
Congrats. it worked. Artie looks like a handsome boy. Looks like a nice ride that day as well. IS that the facility where he is. Seems very nice..
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Post by seniorgal on Jan 23, 2009 12:38:29 GMT -5
Congrats. it worked. Artie looks like a handsome boy. Looks like a nice ride that day as well. IS that the facility where he is. Seems very nice.. No, that is the facility where I tried him laet summer. As soon as I got on him I knew he was the one. Haven't looked back since. He is at my farm now in Campbellville.
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Post by Morning Star Acres on Jan 23, 2009 12:39:34 GMT -5
How wonderfull. Now you will have to post all his info under My Standardbreds board - his race name and info.....Check it out.
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Post by seniorgal on Jan 23, 2009 14:34:13 GMT -5
MSA: My avatar is gone? How did that happen? Help!!!
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Post by Go and Play on Jan 23, 2009 15:18:28 GMT -5
he's very nice! I would like to know all his stats too, I'm from the area and might know him from the track. i notice when I'm not logged in I can see all the avatars, but when I am logged in I can't. Very odd
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Post by jengersnap on Jan 23, 2009 15:32:51 GMT -5
Very nice! He looks tall, dark, and handsome. I would highly recommend starting with a training bosal. They have a wider diameter (less harsh) and some heft to them in weigh so the horse actually feels it's there and has a chance to respond. A show type bosal is very lightweight and I'd NEVER use one outside an enclosed space (ie trail ride) as if something goes wrong, you're SOL stopping that horse safely. Here's a close up of Marie in her training bosal. I have a halter fleece over the noseband so it doesn't rub since we use one so much and for so many hours. This was one of if not the first time she'd had it on.
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Post by seniorgal on Jan 23, 2009 17:07:39 GMT -5
No just a regular plain rawhide bosal. Mine had the reins attached and an extra attachement used as a lead rope. The reins were long.....I sold it this past summer for $40 Darn should have kept it and sent it to you. I will look to see if I can find one for ya....Check ebay - I saw some real nice ones fora good price. Thanks I appreciate that. ;D
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Post by nona on Jan 23, 2009 17:08:44 GMT -5
Artie is a very handsome boy!
Jenjersnap: where did you get your training bosal? I have been thinking about using one for my two when they undergo training this spring is the trainer if open to using one.
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Post by seniorgal on Jan 23, 2009 17:11:08 GMT -5
Very nice! He looks tall, dark, and handsome. I would highly recommend starting with a training bosal. They have a wider diameter (less harsh) and some heft to them in weigh so the horse actually feels it's there and has a chance to respond. A show type bosal is very lightweight and I'd NEVER use one outside an enclosed space (ie trail ride) as if something goes wrong, you're SOL stopping that horse safely. Here's a close up of Marie in her training bosal. I have a halter fleece over the noseband so it doesn't rub since we use one so much and for so many hours. What a beautiful horse!!!!! Okay, if I'm reading this correctly, a training bosal is what I should get and that will give me "stop" if I use it when I am out trail riding?? Thanks This was one of if not the first time she'd had it on.
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Post by jengersnap on Jan 23, 2009 22:02:51 GMT -5
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