Gypsy Trying Her New Western Bit (video)

[Gypsy Rose]

I'm still learning different ways to make videos, and since Gypsy got a new bit, I thought, what the hay! We'll see how she acts, and get some video at the same time.

Nothing fancy- she's only been ridden about half a dozen times since last fall, but here you go.

ETA- I couldn't find the right link to post it from One True Media, so it's uploading to You Tube. With my luck, they'll take my music off, lol!

YouTube - Gypsy 5/3/09- Trying New Bit

[vicklynn]

Looks like she is very responsive to it.
What kind of bit is it?

[Gypsy Rose]

How did you see it? Did the code I put up actually work?

There wasn't an official name for it, but it's a long shanked, medium port. I can upload apic while I'm waiting on You Tube.

[Gypsy Rose]

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=10711

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=10712

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=10713

[vicklynn]

Yup, it worked for me. I wouldnt of said it if I didnt see it silly...lol

[TheBadLands]

Very nice. Over time she wont mouth it as much and it will be smooth as hot butter to ride her in it. But she is very responsive, which is great!

[Gypsy Rose]

Thanks, Badlands! Years ago, I had a much heavier spade bit for show, and she loved the thing. Another thing I'm going to do is get my hands on a curb strap- I'm using a chain right now, because that's all I have, lol! I think the chain might be a bit much.

PeggySue said she might have one for me.

[PoniesRock101]

aww...Gypsy looks so cute! She seems very responsive! Hope ya get the curb strap.

Your helping me procrastinate :nono: I should be working on a term paper! LOL

[Gypsy Rose]

Bad Ponies! Watching my video instead of doing homework!

Glad you liked it, though!

[JackieB]

Very nice. You sure have her backing beautifully. She looks comfortable all the way around to me.

[Gypsy Rose]

Thank you, JackieB!

It's funny - I've had a lot of people that have seen the video mention her backing, but she's actually starting to rush in the second back. She rounded much better, and gave to the bit more when she was younger. There are times when she still gets a really great back, and if I ever get lucky enough to get it on video, you'll see what I mean.

[Petra]

I enjoyed the video! You did a good job with it! I love your horse. I loved how calmly she trotted.

[vicklynn]

Im just changing over to a 2link chain strap. I am keeping my leathers in case they dont work out. They were on sale for 3 bucks so I had to give em a try. I think I may get a tad bit more response out of my horses.

[Remali]

Gypsy looks so nice, she's really light in the bridle, I love that in a horse....shows you have some good soft hands too. You've really done a great job with her!

[Gypsy Rose]

Petra- thank you! I wish she was that calm on the trail, lol! She has her days.

Vicky- you have the opposite problem I have, he,he! I used to show Gypsy in a strap, because otherwise she'd throw her head up. I always use my seat first, and for the most part, she was working off my seat in the video. When I get her out in the ditch, she wants to go! Takes seat, leg, and rein to wake her up, lol!

Remali- see above!:p Light in the bridle in the arena, steamroller on the trail, lol!

Someday soon, we'll get video of her out on the trail, and depending on her mood, you'll see what I mean, lol!

Thanks for the compliments, everyone! It's great to know she hasn't forgotten everything I've taught her.

[allie0]

She looks so cute :) She looks so comfy bareback too, is she?
Thanks for sending me the link for this :) She's really responsive :D

[Gypsy Rose]

Thanks, Rayenn, and you're welcome!:)

Yes, she's comfy to ride, both to sit on and in her gaits, as well I got really lucky all the way around with her.

Responsive in the arena, yes:)- trail, well that's another story sometimes, lol!:p

[mtnmollie]

Soft hands. smooth trot, she guides like a dream, cool back! wow!

I get to see my forum friends ride! :)

How cool is that?

[Gypsy Rose]

Thanks, Mollie!

[Nudge_gurl58]

Wow that's great!! Gypsy looks really nice and responsive to it I loved seeing her being ridden! Very nice trot :) Or jog I suppose since you're riding her western :p

[Gypsy Rose]

Hey Nudge_Gurl! She'll do both, lol!

Took her out today in the ditch, and considering she was watching Shadowdancer with a cautious eye, she did great! She wanted to take off on me a few times, and tried to drop her head and shake it, but decided that wasn't wise, and straightened right out. Not once did she seriously sling her head around or try to put her nose to the sky, which is what she'd try to do with the other bit.

There will be more pics or videos coming soon- Gypsy's getting a surprise from another forum member. I'll be keeping you all in suspense until it comes, lol!