What horse related or equestrian related piece of knowledge did you
believe was true for an extended period of time that turned out to not
be true?
I was always told that Baucher bits generated poll pressure.
It was a bit of a surprise when presented evidence to the contrary. I still see in many places online discussing if they exhibit poll pressure or not, however, I was given a study in which they did measure to see if there was pressure generated on the poll and it wasn't. I'll have to see if I can find and link to the study.
Until then, here is a diagram from Bit Bank Australia that illustrates the principle of how you need a lever arm to generate poll pressure.
So reluctantly I have to say that I was just another obnoxious kid on the internet that was wrong and defending my professor's teachings. Go figure, that my professor taught me something incorrect. ;)
So what did you believe that was incorrect?
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It was a bit of a surprise when presented evidence to the contrary. I still see in many places online discussing if they exhibit poll pressure or not, however, I was given a study in which they did measure to see if there was pressure generated on the poll and it wasn't. I'll have to see if I can find and link to the study.
Until then, here is a diagram from Bit Bank Australia that illustrates the principle of how you need a lever arm to generate poll pressure.
So reluctantly I have to say that I was just another obnoxious kid on the internet that was wrong and defending my professor's teachings. Go figure, that my professor taught me something incorrect. ;)
So what did you believe that was incorrect?
Hop on over to Viva Carlos to add your blog link or comment below.
Yeah - I totally thought so too, and then read all the arguments, and bought a three piece one -but my mare told me quite clearly there must be a little poll pressure - cause the head tossing didn't stop till I switched back to a french link... so I guess I believe her, LOL.
ReplyDeleteI think there's a totally different feel in the mouth as well with being so stabilized. I also tried a boucher on picky horse #1 and she didn't like it either. She's in a French link or a 3 piece lozenge loose ring.
ReplyDeleteDamn professors lol
ReplyDeleteClearly don't they know they are scarring us for life.
DeleteSame prof did utter the phrase it's equitation not masturbation as well.
I think GM must be one of his idols.