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Posted by Mandy on August 22, 2004 at 18:52:10:
My friend and I both took on a green pony to train as a summer project at my barn. I started in July or so, so I'm almost done as I've been riding every day. but my friend just started about 2 weeks ago, and her pony is more psycho. Mine didn't know what to do so I had to teach him and stay on as he bucked in frustration. Hers takes off and ignores the bit. He also rushes jumps and trips over them. She's a beginner rider, and falls off almost every time she rides him. I know she can handle him, but when he takes off his fatness causes the saddle to slip big time, so she can't possibly stay on. Any tips? He currently has a regular full-cheek snaffle, and we're considering getting a different bit but can't decide what. We'd much appriciate any help and as soon as possible; summer's ending fast!