tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146995948798827920.post4523660709584468502..comments2023-11-16T03:43:07.585-05:00Comments on food, life.: Cautiously Optimistic. On bits, hay, and coaches.RuckusButthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14760056031442317243noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146995948798827920.post-1614036934596893552012-02-20T21:39:31.433-05:002012-02-20T21:39:31.433-05:00I agree Kate. They are a weird combo of too much m...I agree Kate. They are a weird combo of too much movement and yet not enough where I want it. <br /><br />I could only one sidepull locally and it was very cheaply made so I didn't buy it. Not sure I want to order one online for what is hopefully a temporary problem.<br /><br />Laura - I'm so pumped for my new coach! All my seconds thoughts magically disappeared when she agreed to take us :)<br /><br />This project is a rare case where we are offered pay for the OT or time in lieu. I'm choosing the time!RuckusButthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760056031442317243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146995948798827920.post-58790162969685456652012-02-20T07:55:29.231-05:002012-02-20T07:55:29.231-05:00Glad to hear that Will is a bit better this week!!...Glad to hear that Will is a bit better this week!! Hopefully that trend continues for you guys. Interesting about the bitless - I've never ridden in one...<br /><br />I'm glad you found a new coach! I'm looking forward to hearing about your lessons once you get started.<br /><br />Too bad about working weekends - hopefully you guys get OT...?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736592362765508427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146995948798827920.post-31178367711915242232012-02-20T06:53:27.102-05:002012-02-20T06:53:27.102-05:00I've found a lot of the bitless bridles to be ...I've found a lot of the bitless bridles to be the way you describe - too much "travel" from the moment you take up contact and too much movement in the bridle itself to allow precise cues and light contact. I've had some luck with a very simple western sidepull - basically just a closely fitting headstall made out of leather with a stabilizing jowl strap - got it from Buckeroo Leather. It's not perfect but it works pretty well - the action is very direct.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com