Thank you for your free expert advice, and also for using laymans terms very nice article :)
Posted By: kathy
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hello, my name is Lyn I have a Appy Mare that is a heavy mare.(some sort of draft in her) I have been told that because she is a heavy horse and that she has a heavy step to her and because of her short neck she will not be able to collect correctly. I don't understand what this person ment by this and i was wondering if it is possible to get this lovely mare to collect like the rest of those fine featured quarter horses?! i would love some hints or comments on this i am stuck on what to do. I love western pleasure and i'm being told i can't do it with this mare!? thanks a lot I hope you can help me !!!
Posted By: Lyn
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Its me again... a few months later.. Still trying to " work on" Collection. I havent once experienced the " up hill" feeling with my horse and I've done these steps several times at the walk only.. All I get is sore arms. I've just been told to try an elavator Bit, to help get him off his forehand.. Does anyone know about that? And so could they Please email me and let me know.. Im so upset. Thanks Hezadesignstory1@aol.com
Posted By: Tracey
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Sounds good to me to but what happens if you've tried this on different attempts and nothing has happened? I have a QH He's a big guy at 16'2. When staning on even ground his back end is taller than his withers. Could that be the reason why im having such a problem? And if so is there something I could do to help that problem, such as put shoes on the front end?? Please help Thanks Tracey~
Posted By: Tracey
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I personally think that sounds like a wonderful way to start training your horse to collect! Too many people are under the impression that when the horses neck is curled and head is down the horse is "on the bit"..that always makes me mad! Great job!
Posted By: Leah
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I love it!!!!!! It's absolutely great! Too many riders and trainers think that collection is when the horse goes slower and has a pretty topline. There need to be more articles think this one to clear up myths about things like, alfalfa, grass hay, feeding myths, and such things. Thank You!
Posted By: Lauren
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