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[PeculiarPip]

Hi!

 

So I do horse riding almost daily and used to go with a friend and we helped each other tack up. But now she doesn't do much horse riding and I went a couple of days ago and realised that it took 10 mins to put a bridal on! She used to do my bridal most days because she literally wasn't strong enough to pick a saddle up! So I did both of our saddles and she mostly did our bridals. 

 

I know the theory but it takes ages and when the horse won't take the bit I panic and most people at the stable don't really want to help. I have had a few stable management lessons lately and practice all the time but I just can't get the hang of it!

 

Help would be appreciated !

[Ping]

Hi!

 

So I do horse riding almost daily and used to go with a friend and we helped each other tack up. But now she doesn't do much horse riding and I went a couple of days ago and realised that it took 10 mins to put a bridal on! She used to do my bridal most days because she literally wasn't strong enough to pick a saddle up! So I did both of our saddles and she mostly did our bridals. 

 

I know the theory but it takes ages and when the horse won't take the bit I panic and most people at the stable don't really want to help. I have had a few stable management lessons lately and practice all the time but I just can't get the hang of it!

 

Help would be appreciated !

 

Ugh, I always had trouble putting the bridle on >.< Especially so as I'm not very tall lol.

 

Try offering a treat with the bit (eg. hold a sugar cube or a slice of apple in your palm with the bit).... this always gives an incentive for them to open their mouths

 

If the horse keeps lifting their head up and out of reach, you can try tying the halter a bit shorter.

[PeculiarPip]

Ugh, I always had trouble putting the bridle on >.< Especially so as I'm not very tall lol.

 

Try offering a treat with the bit (eg. hold a sugar cube or a slice of apple in your palm with the bit).... this always gives an incentive for them to open their mouths

 

If the horse keeps lifting their head up and out of reach, you can try tying the halter a bit shorter.

Yes! I read this at the yard and I tried it with a slice of apple and it worked! yay! Thanks so much