Had Arion out on the cross country field for the first time yesterday We had a blast and he did really well considering he has never done XC before as far as we know. A few run out to start but I think thats more rider confidence than anything lol
Anyhoo, he was like a tank between jumps - and despite my RI telling me "its not strong, its enthusiasm which is what we want", its not her arms being ripped out their sockets trying to hold him back cantering downhill
He is currently ridden in a hanging cheek french link snaffle and goes lovely in it for flat work and SJ - I just think I need a teeny wee bit extra help with the brakes across the XC field but I dont want to go as far as a gag.
Any suggestions on makes or bit that might be useful. I fully expect to be able to ride him XC in the hanging cheek once my XC muscles get back in shape, in the meantime I just need a little help
Anyhoo, he was like a tank between jumps - and despite my RI telling me "its not strong, its enthusiasm which is what we want", its not her arms being ripped out their sockets trying to hold him back cantering downhill
He is currently ridden in a hanging cheek french link snaffle and goes lovely in it for flat work and SJ - I just think I need a teeny wee bit extra help with the brakes across the XC field but I dont want to go as far as a gag.
Any suggestions on makes or bit that might be useful. I fully expect to be able to ride him XC in the hanging cheek once my XC muscles get back in shape, in the meantime I just need a little help