[john plowden]

Here’s a thought – I just brought home a 6 yo gelding who hasn’t worked in some time – I’m going to team him with my older woods wise gelding – would it make sense to try to train him him open?
John

[john plowden]

We use D.E. as well – sprinkled over grain often – has helped , but not eliminated worming – Black walnut hull can be effective –

[john plowden]

I’ve always had mine with blinders – though one day my mare tore hers of in the woods – with no repair possible and a 45 minute drive home I decided to rig her with an open riding bridle – It was something new so took some getting used to and should have been tried at home first – all in all things went very well – she had a new perspective !! I’ve thought about cutting them off but don’t want to ruin expensive leather work – I’m confident that a horse would transform to work well “open” –
In almost every picture I’ve seen of the fire horses from the late 1800’s there are no blinders and it is a common practice in Europe – John

[john plowden]

Would you want another mare?

[john plowden]

what is your experience level?
John

[john plowden]

Scott – When I started using an arch I had just a couple of slots and used the peavey method on the landing – It got old pretty fast – since then I’ve gone to a rolling bar with several chain slots and a quick release latch – No matter how heavy the load it ‘ll drop – I have one of my prototypes here that I’d be willing to sell -loan or trade –
John

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