Rambo Micklem Multi bridle

[Standardbred]

Hi
I wonder if any of you have used the bridle above ?
I'm thinking of getting one for my Standardbred boy, but, thought I would ask about other peoples experiences using one first
Thanks in advance for any replies ;D

[jen1]

id love one mainly for my young horses because of the multi function, there a nice tidy fit , but i dont know about the sizing, one of my trainers uses one on her horse,

[em&ed]

My next door neighbour at our yard has one and she loves it. it can also be bitless and I *think* you can use it as a cavesson too (not entirely sure on that one) But I read the booklet and it says its been designed so the straps of the bridle do not press on the most sensitive parts of the horse's face

[jen1]

Jan 15, 2011 21:15:40 GMT 1 em&ed said:

My next door neighbour at our yard has one and she loves it. it can also be bitless and I *think* you can use it as a cavesson too (not entirely sure on that one) But I read the booklet and it says its been designed so the straps of the bridle do not press on the most sensitive parts of the horse's face

spot on, thats why i want one for my youngsters

[Standardbred]

Hi
Thanks for the replies so far
@ Jen1 Your not far from me !!!!
I know what you mean about size, as my boy is a 'full' bridle, but, Ex full brow band !!!!
em&ed This was one of the reasons I was looking at it...My boy looks for contact, but, when I say 'yes' he panics He's not a youngster (8yrs), but, is an ex-harness racer ( up to 2007), who has had the last 3yrs of
We are re starting him, but, he obviously has 'issues' which we need to overcome as well
So, reason for looking at this bridle, as I was also considering bit less, if we can't get him to relax with contact At least I wont have to buy yet another bridle !!!!
On number 2 already !!! As he's sensitive around his pole, bought padded second time, but, still have the contact issue

Any more thoughts or experience would be gratefully received

[jen1]

am i not? your not stood out side me window are you?lol , you have to put me out of my misery now, !ive watching them on ebay but they go for a song, my big lanky baby is very sensative behind his lugs so i shall try a sheep skin, the stubben pads come up very short ,i thought they would be good for lead riding ,i shall reserve that bit till i try it, the rambo is the perfect starter bridle in shape for tbs as it misses the sheekbones , like what my tom has, cheek bones i really must learn to type, if you expreiencing contact issues it might be an idea to educate the mouth from the ground with the use of clicker training, my little mare is doing travers half pass and all that jazz from rein aids ,

[Standardbred]

Jan 15, 2011 22:40:24 GMT 1 jen1 said:

if you experiencing contact issues it might be an idea to educate the mouth from the ground with the use of clicker training, my little mare is doing travers half pass and all that jazz from rein aids ,

Funny you should say this as I'm about to do just that ;D
Just got a new neighbour on the yard who is a clicker trainer & she has kindly offered to help me with him
My dogs are clicker trained so I know that side, but, wasn't sure where to start with a horse
BTW I'm in Rossendale ;D

[jen1]

ahh ok, your near donna then ?

[Standardbred]

Well....
Trip to the local Tack shop today for something completely different & couldn't believe my eyes......
The above bridle on sale for less than £100 ;D (It was the last one they had.)
So, I'm now the owner of one & having tried it briefly this afternoon, my boy seems happy with it
The ability to use it as a cavasson is very useful atm, as, I'm not putting any pressure at all on his bit when lunging, so, he can find his own contact (very loose training reins) & get happy about it without any interference, however unintentional, from me

I'll let you know how it goes