RIDING with a BIT for the FIRST TIME (How to Transition a Horse Into Using a Bit)

[@ofield6561]

This is awesome! I’m training a mini to drive a cart and he’s never worn a bridle before. I’ve been following your guidelines and so far so good. He’s getting it and it’s all been done quiet and calm.

[@richardrocha702]

Impressive video Amry, very informative and nice show and tell on equipment safely, correctly, and effectively. Looking forward to more... 🙂

[@mikehenry6284]

Super awesome training video Amry. I think a lot of people are not to sure how to transition "the correct way" to a bit. Great explanation too. Have to give you a 👍on jumping with Marine at your Uncle Alan's farm, but even more so, teaching Marine how to rope 😃 great stuff!! Love and Blessings always ❤ 🙌 Jennifer

[@ronaldiddings3026]

I love Amry The form on 66 great seeing Amry over there. 2 Great KZbinrs

[@wallacejeffery5786]

I can’t get over that beautiful colt from JH. Please tell us your plans? Can’t wait, take us along, please!!!

[@cnahorses]

Big plans for the new JHeart baby, I'll be sure to take you along ☺️

[@billywarpool3625]

Amry you are fine little horse trainer put out such good videos I love watching them see how many sleep man I can't get out of the house and I'm going to oxygen can't get out of the house so I love watching y'all's videos I'm watching you now ride English for the first time on the route 66 page and I thought I need to holler at you and let you know what I think about your videos they're very nice I enjoy watching if you don't mind keep them coming I will be watching if you don't mind thank you very much your friend Billy from Tennessee

[@cnahorses]

Hi Billy from Tennessee! Thank you and so glad you enjoy my content ☺️

[@timmiller5170]

Loved watching you riding English and more so loved seeing Butter again,

[@cnahorses]

Thank you Tim!! Butters is pretty cool to throw him to the wolves and try jumping ☺️

[@Menoetia]

I have a mini just coming up on two years old and I'm getting ready to introduce him to the bit. I wasn't keen on most of the methods I'd looked into because I prefer a much more gradual approach - I like having the time to stop and troubleshoot things as we go vs. headache of trying to retrain them _after_ they've cemented something in their brains. Especially with just how quick my little guy picks new things up. 😬 Now I just have to actually *find* the right size bit for him... 😂

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again AMRY All in the prep for sure. You are soo good taking things one step at a time and being patient with each step before you move on. You also are so keen as to the what the horse is thinking and allow him to do what is acceptable and what isn't. Importantly you give them time to digest it all. Surely would have taken you on once upon a time for all my bunch! Hearing the words of that one song you chose I'm wondering if that foreshadows a big surprise lol!! Rest of our lives it's a done deal!?! One of your best teaching vids to date! Thx as always for sharing all your hard work... Catcha next time.

[@cnahorses]

Thank you CC ☺️🙌 I am almost ready to share our big surprise!! Thanks for coming along and I am glad you enjoyed this training video ☺️ Catcha next time!

[@jeani9526]

Sundance is saying, I’m flexing but I don’t see the carrot?!

[@aretha511]

very nice.

[@dianehookham]

Hi Amry, just wondering about the loose ring, aren't you worried about it pinching the side of the mouth? I've never used one, but ive just brought one cause the bit I wanted didn't come in a fixed bit, but I'm worried, I have brought the leather circles that you can put between the bit and mouth. My boy is a rescue race horse he's a standardbred, but with a normal Trott etc, I've actually left him for about 1-2 years, to let him rest, put weight on etc, trying to get him use to a slower paced life, but I'm starting him from the beginning with ground work first, he raced for 9 years, and won a few races. He's about 16.1, but he's been pushy, chews on bits, can't be tired in a cross tie etc cause he gets fizzy, I think it comes from racing. Thats why I decided to give him the time to regroup in his head and body, he's pretty onto it though, got brains. Watching you, I like the softness you have with your horses. Loved watching you on Alan's channel doing the English jumping, awesome seat you have with jumping well done 😊

[@lisad4054]

Say I have been doing what you are showing on my mustang. My mustang too the bit very well. I was very careful on not hitting her teeth with the bit.

[@robertmarino2158]

Amry , can you explain what material those bits are made of , the snapal & rings also ? Stay safe , enjoy .

[@SusanBuckingham-ut2ez]

Amry, I thought that strap was a throatlatch. Isn't the chinstrap behind his chin, sometimes leather or chain. New to your channel, enjoy watching, thanks for the fun!

[@cnahorses]

You are correct! I jabbled on and mis spoke on terms. Welcome to my channel ☺️

[@horsecrazy7655]

Rhythmic pressure is what Trainer Ryan Rose calls what you said jiggly pressure, check him out he’s got all kinds of scenarios and resolutions in his videos 😃

[@cnahorses]

Ahhh yes!! That's the word I was looking for! Thank you for that tip and sharing Ryan Rose ☺️

[@melaniehellum1281]

Throatlatch is the one by the throat Chin strap or bit hobble at the bit. I'm sure that was just a bobble in terms.

[@cnahorses]

Yes thank you! I jabbled on and was using the wrong term

[@karenladwig]

Enjoyed video!

[@Horselover2012-Smokey]

Why do you wave your hand on a trot this is where I got confused 23:12

[@cnahorses]

I wave my hands and move around a lot overall because I want desensitization and gentle horses. If I still still up there and never move then one day decide to wave hi to the neighbors I might scare the crap out of him.

[@Horselover2012-Smokey]

@@cnahorses Ty

[@sherrileeslade6557]

I guess I've been doing it backwards because I always start with a side pull and then introduce the bit after or does it really matter? I'm going to try doing it the way you're doing it and see how that goes I start with very young horses so and minis so we shall see how that works out here on my farm and I will let you know

[@cnahorses]

I don't think that is wrong at all! Nothing wrong with starting with a side pull - I start with the side pull first once I am on their back. Are you saying you start with a side pull on the ground instead of a halter? That's not a bad idea! I just usually use a halter because it's what I have on for ground work. ☺️

[@barbjarvi6543]

Do you also train hil to stop by pulling back on both reins?

[@cnahorses]

I will train to stop by pulling both reins back - but I give them time to understand one rein first. It might be complicated to type out but basically horses can brace agains two handed contact but they have no choice to eventually give to one rein. And one rein stops disengage their hind end (the hind end is the gas pedal). This might make a fun video topic with better explanation! ☺️

[@Lisa_GalCali]

When you said chin strap, I think you meant the throat latch?

[@cnahorses]

Yes you are correct! Sometimes I jabble on and use my own lingo - thanks for catching that and clarifying for others ☺️

[@barbarahancock7819]

Those canines are called bridle teeth

[@cnahorses]

Ah yes thank you!

[@stanleysmith8984]

Is Sundance left-handed or right-handed. I found some horses like to turn and pull one way or the other. Just wondering????

[@cnahorses]

I think Sundance would be right handed. He flexes better to the right and always wants to pick up the right lead.

[@joanofarc1338]

Just great horsemanship stuff‼️ Too bad yer still wearing that Tractor Supply buckle instead of the coveted, prestigious Palmer Championship Buckle that I didn’t get to see you win because ya didn’t video it.🤪😜

[@cnahorses]

Thank you!! OHHH boooom roasted Amry 🤣 called out! I better break out that prestigious Palmer buckle and show everyone what you are talking about 😉🙌

[@joanofarc1338]

@@cnahorses yer a great sport ♥️with a great sense of humor ‼️

[@GreyAlien11]

This looks like it works, but it’s so much crap to actually get results? I’m in Australia and I understand some if not most of what you are doing? But we do it in so so so many less steps? I’m a complete natural gentle horse trainer, I don’t know what you have seen about us? I’ve seen a lot of things with American riders and trainers, I think you are awesome, I just think you are confusing them? Too much bull shite not enough straight orders? It works? But it’s 5 things too much, there’s a simpler way x

[@cnahorses]

I guess to each their own - I find that all the steps help simplify it for the horses so that they have clear direction of what I am asking. BUT I know others that do it differently and get the same results. I'd be curious to see how you do it. Thank you for the no hate! ☺️