Teddy had a big issue with being bridled today and I'm not sure why. He resisted it going on for the first time and when it was on he kept throwing his head up, shaking his head and pulling faces. Maybe he didn't want me on his back or maybe its something to do with the bridle. He was give a kind of gagging expression but the bridle doesn't appear too tight and the bit appears fine. It's just a simple tom thumb bit and looks a good fit. I've also taken the drop nose band off. It's not his regular bridle so hopefully when I get his old one back things will be better.
I suspect the bridle was putting him off the ride too as this time he was different. He was focusing on the bridle for about half the time, pretty much until we hit the electic fence!
I was trotting along the fence line, just briefly, and he started veering off and swung his bum around and hit the electric fence before I could correct him. He threw a total spazz but I kept him under control and stayed on after all his jumping around. I'm very proud of myself for that!
I kept the ride going and took him through all but one of our paddocks. It was pleasant but I was a lot more on guard after the fence episode.
I didn't feel in sync with his trot either so I will work on that. I will have to get to Gisborne and pick up my bridles.
If anyone who might read this has any suggestions as to what his problem with the bridle might be please drop me a line. Thanks!
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