3 weeks ago I took on a 16.2 thoroughbred gelding hoping I could use him as a jumper. He’s a great horse and a very fast learner, but Im having some problems that I need some help with. the lady I got him from told me to keep him in a twisted snaffle and a standing martingale, well the first time I rode him in that he looked like a giraffe, his head was straight in  the air and he was very unbalanced. So after that I switched him to a German Martingale and he’s doing better but I’m still having some issues…

for one I dont like the twisted snaffle on him he really fights it and wont stop chewing on it, some people have suggested putting him in a full cheek but are there other bits that would also work? I dont really think he needs anything more harsh in his mouth but I would like everyones opinion.

and second he likes to open his mouth a lot and i want to get a new bridle to help him to keep it closed I’ve had people suggest both a figure 8 bridle, and just a flash band but I would like some opinions on what would be better!

everyones comment are welcome! please if you had a horse that was similar tell me what worked for you! thanks!

I have a 2 year old quarter horse who I do not want to start ridding until he is at least 3, however I have had a few people tell me to start round penning him using a surcingle that way he can start building his top line and he is still getting a work out.

my question is this, is it okay to start working a 2 year old on a surcingle? I want to make sure he wont have growth problems or problems later in life so I want to make sure it is a good idea before I try it.

I have a 2 year old quarter horse gelding who needs grain and supplements

he has small feet and his hooves aren’t the best so my farrier suggested putting him on a supplement to help his with his feet

he’s also a pretty small horse hes about 14 hands

so what I’m looking for is a good grain supplement combo that will start to build him up in weight, height, and hoof health

he is on an alfalfa mix hay right now

also he is not getting ridden I’ve made the choice to not start riding him until he is at least 3 just to make sure he wont have growth problem, He does still get worked I do round pen work with him 2 to 3 times a week.