AboutAmanda Groff Expertise I can answer any questions about anything. Training in all discipline's, nutrition, riding advice, and buying new horses. Just ask and I got all the answers. selling my 4yr old jumper. her name is my sweet melody. she is a thoroughbred paint cross. very talented jumper and a very sweet horse. she stands at 15hands and is perfect for a young adult. she really needs to sell soon because i can not afford her or have time for her anymore. this filly will do anything for you and will win you the blue in the show ring. she is a beautiful solid bay with clean legs, great conformation, and has so much expression in her eyes. you can do anything with her. i have been training her since she was 6 months old and she one of the fastes learning horses i have ever worked with in my career. hunter rider cathy heinzes priced her at 5-6 thousand. for a quick sale she is priced at $3500 OBO. dont miss out on a great filly that you will be very happy with. for more information or pictures/videos just call me at 951-609-4814.
Experience training Thoroughbred racehorses with hall of fame trainer Jack Van Berg, champion barrel racer, assistant vet, training colts for all disciplines. excersise rider on the track for 3 years.Riding instructor for 3 years for english and western. assistant trainer for world class Reinner and trainer of champion Major Sno Chex, Donnie Bricker.
Organizations APHA, California Horse Racing Board,Socal Cowgirls Club,Riverside Range Riders.
Education/Credentials Equine Science, Equine Training Study, Equine Nutrition,and EquineAnatomy
Awards and Honors State Champion Barrel Racer, Instructor of the year (at our barn) many western pleasure championsships, #1 pole bender of the Riverside Range Riders, Cowgirl of the year for the socal cowgirl club
Expert: Amanda Groff Date: 6/24/2008 Subject: my western guy to English
Question Hello, I am having hard time finding the right bit for my horse, he was used as western trial horse for 12 years and now, after having western curb bit in him mouth does not respond to my D-ring snaffle bit. What do you recommended I try? He does great on tern just takes a few seconds to come to the halt. It's like he can't really feel the bit.
thanks so much for your highly needed advice.
Oxana
Answer hi oxana,
well he has a harder mouth because of the curb bit. i would recommend just using a solid english bit in him since that is what he is used to. you can try a twisted wire snaffle in him with full cheecks as well. also get him used to verbal commands more. that way you can help teach his mouth to be soft again. good luck
amanda groff
