Quick question: are you in a hunter under saddle area? I ask because this is how all of the trainers talk in my area. They literally put training forks on hunter prospects and bump them like western pleasure horses to "set the head."

Anyways, if you are fine with that. Fine. If that's what's in your area and you want to stay at that level, fine.

But that doesn't sound like true hunters to me. Growing up in hunters (then jumpers) I can guarantee you that I never once heard terms like "headset." In fact, the only term that could be remotely similar would be "gather more contact with your horse" or "gather your reins."

Chronicle of the Hoof

charleyharvey wrote:
SM is a smart lady. She'd run circles around half the people on this board who pride themselves on their cleverness and intellect.
RebelsBuckaroo wrote:
SM's all badass keeping illegal chickens in her yard and what not. She's a G.
baxtersmom wrote:
When the Nation of FiSH arises, SM will be the Intelligence and Communications Director.