I was going to try and get a photograph of the boys together in their hats, but that probably would have turned into complete chaos.
Wolfie is completely bored now. He's had a break and the novelty has completely worn off, he enjoys being in work and a life in the field doing nothing doesn't suit him. I took him a little walk yesterday along the tracks in his Dually halter and led him from a lunge line. He was so happy to be out, even just a little walk in hand. He was very, very excited and exploded a few times. I just sent him further out onto the lunge line and let him get it out of his system. We couldn't go far as it was too icey, but it definitely cheered him up. I know how he feels. I'm fed up and want to get back to riding. I was staring longingly at my saddle the other day.
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| Wolfie thinking 'If you let me go now, I could gallop up the hill and still be back in time for tea' |
I got some money for Christmas and have decided to buy a bitless bridle. I have absolutely no problem in riding with a bit (as long as it is used correctly) and Wolfie is currently ridden in a bit, but I have always wanted him to be able to work in both. We do a lot of hacking and I would like to be able to do this bitless. Although I'd like to do a little of everything with him, including dressage and maybe even some working hunter classes, our main goal is to start competing in Le Trec and we would be able to do this bitless. I've been doing some research into the various types of bitless bridles available and how they work. I found a website called bitlesshorse which had a few I liked, but at the moment I keep coming back to the Dr Cook.
3 comments:
Awww; the pictures are adorable!
I know how Wolfie feels; my mare gets the same way in winter...she longs for work. Seems silly, but she does.
Good luck with the bitless!
Have you heard of Sydney from Bitless Horse? (is that who you were refering to?) She's big into the bitless movement, maybe she could help you.
I know how Wolfie feels. Out of desperation I am gonna clean my bridle tomorrow in the hope it can be used soon. J is enjoying his walks out in hand and even dragged me out on one tonight. Goes to show that the horses are bored too.
Sydney is sponsored by Nurtural Horse, so she will point you toward the Nurtural Bridle. I would recommend doing your own research rather than putting too much stock in the advice of others that may be promoting a product.
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