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| Does anyone have a Micklem bridle? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 2 2012, 06:27 PM (354 Views) | |
| Barn Girl | May 2 2012, 06:27 PM Post #1 |
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I've read some reviews of them on TOB. I'm thinking of getting one to try on Remi. He's been leaning/pulling lately and I thought it was just me and my not so steady contact, but the pro who's been riding him for me told me today that she's having the same issue, and she has lovely hands. When I bought him last year, he consistently went behind the bit (curling)-- I think because they were riding him really "front to back"-- and it got much better fairly quickly as he was ridden more correctly. Anyhow, pro suggested it might be time for a bit change and I'd been toying with that idea myself. He's in a KK Ultra thick loose ring right now and she's thinking a thinner bit might discourage the leaning. (I'm kicking myself for selling my Waterford recently, because I'd love to try that.) He's getting his teeth done on Friday, along with a chiro adjustment, so maybe that will help, who knows. Anyhow, from what I've read on the Micklems, they seem to help a lot of horses that lean and those who always want to rub their face, which he is horrible about. I was just curious if anyone here has any first hand experience. |
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| Fish Cheeks | May 2 2012, 08:18 PM Post #2 |
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I have one for Mac and like it - I go back and forth between using that and a regular dressage bridle with flash. At the time I got it I felt it helped the situation (him rooting the bit) but I've gone back to a regular bridle and feel like that's ok also. I'll put on my Micklem next time I ride and see if there's a difference. The dentist appointment may make a BIG difference. I had the dentist out two weeks ago and my horses had sharp points on all their very back teeth (my previous vet who did dental just didn't finish the job, apparently). I asked him what that might show up as under saddle and he said heavy in the hands, which I thought was interesting. Also, before Paddy got his teeth done he would not land from a jump on the right lead. Now that seems like it is all he'll do!
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| Barn Girl | May 3 2012, 07:30 AM Post #3 |
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Thanks, Fishy. Yeah, the more I think about it, it may well be teeth-related. I bought him last April and the seller had his teeth done right before I got him. They used my former vet who is not the best at doing teeth, so something could very well have been missed. I guess we'll see tomorrow how bad his teefers are! I wish I knew someone close with a Micklem that I could try-- they look really interesting and I'd love to see how he goes in one. I think I'll keep one in mind as my next big purchase, maybe it'll motivate me to sell some of the tack I don't use! |
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| WhySoSerious | May 3 2012, 10:14 AM Post #4 |
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Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back.
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I just got my horse's teeth done last week, which was the second time I have had them done since I got him in October of 2010. I don't know that he had ever had his teeth done before I got him and he is 10. It made a huge difference the first time because his teeth were so bad and this time his teeth were bad enough that it made a pretty big difference as well. So yes, the teeth are a good place to start. I don't have a micklem bridle, but I knew of one lady at my old barn who had one and she seemed to like it. I think it would be worth a try.
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| DoubleWhammy | May 4 2012, 06:21 AM Post #5 |
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Thomas H. Cruise!
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What do you mean by wanting to rub their face - like while riding, when you take the bridle off, or just a seemingly itchy face in general? |
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| Fish Cheeks | May 4 2012, 08:05 AM Post #6 |
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DW, it is those who want to stop and rub their face while u/s. Mac was one to do this. I didn't know if it was from his foamy mouth or flash noseband or what. Micklem's theory (one of them) is that the spot where a regular cavesson lays puts pressure on a nerve that a lot of horses find annoying, so his noseband is dropped a bit to avoid that area. |
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