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Vicoy
13 Jan 2012 22:28
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Has anyone experience of using a Kineton noseband? I have a horse which goes softly and on a very light contact in a filet baucher/hanging snaffle with a rotating central lozenge - most of the time. BUT when the mood takes him he takes off, ignoring all aids and pleasing himself. I was wondering whether a Kineton might be the solution as it should only come into play when it's needed?
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Horse Hero Guru
23 Jan 2012 20:09
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Hi Vicoy
A Kineton noseband works by taking some pressure off the bit and putting it on the nose. Because of the way it is positioned the pressure is applied over the softer part of the nose. I am not sure that I agree with you when you say that it only comes into use when required – any movement of the bit is going to cause it to apply some nasal pressure. A Worcester noseband is more like a cavesson but is attached to the bit so applies pressure to the nose but further up making it slightly less severe.
You say that your horse sometimes takes off ignoring all aids. I am not sure that you mean that he bolts with you or just that he decides he has had enough and does as he pleases – in either case I suggest you have a look at a few of the videos on here including Jason Webb re-trains Angelo who bolts and Traing for relaxation with Shane Borland, both of which can give you some good ieas for sorting out your problems without resorting to what can be a strong piece of tack.
Good luck
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Vicoy
23 Jan 2012 20:42
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Yes, I have looked at these videos and they are fab. I have my gelding stopping within a few strides just by asking for lateral flexion and turning my whip to face the front creates an excellent 'corridor' for him to go along which is helping me to turn him or keep him straight without resorting to a stronger bit pressure (which he detests and runs from). He hasn't bolted with me for a long time but then I haven't cantered in an open space - perhaps I just need to be brave and take him on to the downs and see if this new training is paying off?
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Horse Hero Guru
23 Jan 2012 22:13
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I’m glad that you have learnt from the videos. None of us ever stops learning and the more different techniques we can absorb the more tools we have when we meet a problem.
Have you had your horse’s teeth checked lately? The fact he is resents bit pressure implies that there might be a problem in his mouth.
My advice would be not to take him out on the downs until you feel confident in your new brakes. If you are feeling the least bit nervous he will pick up on this and may try to run from the problem. Try cantering in a smaller field initially (or going out with a friend) and build up to wide open spaces as your confidence in him grows.
I hope that the progress continues
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