I have a beautiful Portugese headstall with a 'golden' curb bit on it.
I decided to sell it, because I never want to use it again. Still I find myself having huge trouble letting the headstall go. I battle between two sides in me: the old one likes the sight of a beautiful horse with such a headstall and bit. It is the sight I was used to for many years. When I bought it, I was as happy as a child with a new barbie doll
The other side understands that a this bit was not a nice feeling in the mouth of my horse. I have soft hands so I don't think I have hurt him, but he would do his best to avoid stronger contact with my hands, because then the bit would give him an unpleasant feeling.
Knowing that, I don't want to use it anymore.
I find it strange that these two sides can live in my mind for so long. I expected my vision towards the sight of a headstall and bit (with soft hands) would change, but I guess I really have to give it time. Strange is it not?
By means of goodbye, I post a few pictures of Namoro with the headstall and the bit. One of these days I am going to send it to it's new owner.
(Some of the pictures are to small to really see it well, but it is the idea)
Headstall without bit:
Headstall with a snaffle:
This is the bit:
I hope this will help me to changing my feeling about this bit. It may sound silly, but I really have trouble with these two separated sides in me. They are so different from eachother, and I want one to leave my head........ I am aiming for the admiration of beautiful looking bit to leave