We have smoke detectors wired in the house. when we first moved in they were very sensitive. now they don't work at all. we changed all they batteries to brand new ones and tested them. but when there is smoke (mostly from the oven lol) not a peep. is there someone who can come to houses to check them. i was thinking about calling the local fire department or and electrician. not sure which one. don't have alot of money, but the safety of my family means more.
they flush the fire hydrants for 10 minutes or so to remove any sediment that may be in the mains to to make sure the hydrants are in working order, most towns do this twice a year once in the spring and again in the fall
Using a stronger bit is never the answer. I would never use a bit stronger than a snaffle. I suggest an eggbut snaffle and a firmer approach to riding. Be strong and don't let him push you around. Instead of pulling use strong half halts (because if you just pull he is just going to pull back) and be strong in your legs. Use your legs and body to ride him, especially when he tries to pull you in a direction. Use your leg to stop him and if need be give him a kick and a tap with the dressage whip. School him using dressage techniques to develop better responsiveness and a softer mouth (lots of bending, suppling and stretching). Also try lunging him before you ride as it may get rid of some energy and make him easier to manage when you ride him. I know that you specifically asked for nothing to do with training but it is the only way to change this behavior (especially in a young horse) using a stronger bit never solves a problem - it just creates a bigger one which is temporarily hidden and makes a horses mouth even harder if used by someone that is inexperienced or has heavy hands. If you really feel that you cannot ride him in a snaffle, try getting someone who is more experienced to school him for a few of weaks and help to get him to be better behaved, softer in the mouth and more responsive. This might make him easier for you to ride and both of you happier in the long run :) Hope this helps
