Always train the horse with a mild snaffle bit before moving on to a more severe option. Stronger bits can provide more control, which may be useful for horse shows. Some excitable horses will resist stopping with a mild bit, but focus on ground work training first. Some spirited or sensitive horses will object to a harsh bit, and continue misbehaving.  Think about your typical riding activities. You'll typically want a mild bit for riding in the school, and perhaps a stronger bit for more strenuous activity. Check the bit regulations of any horse competitions you plan to enter. Beginning riders are more likely to harm the horse with a strong bit. You should have a fair amount of riding experience before you try to use one.  Even then, ask your trainer for advice on choosing a bit, and on adjusting your rein use to adapt to a new bit. There are many variations of bits, and you may need to try several before you find one that works. Most English riders just move to a snaffle with a harsher mouthpiece or ring. Western riders may try a different style of bit altogether, such as the curb bit. These use leverage to increase the amount of pressure from your pull. The Pelham and the Slotted Kimberwick are two common options which use a curb chain to provide more control over the head. Bitless riding is becoming more popular, although it is not yet legal in most competitions. Even if you use a harsh bit some of the time, consider training without a bit occasionally. This will improve your own balance and strength, and teach you to direct the horse with cues from the "seat." This may even solve some behavioral issues, as many horses calm down when the mouth is no longer agitated. Bitless riding is allowed in most jumpers, polo, and endurance competitions. For other disciplines, you will need to compete with a bit — but you may still benefit from the training.
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One-sentence summary -- Decide whether a stronger bit is appropriate. Consider your own riding ability. Choose the bit. Train the horse without a bit.


A fun way to name a husky is to choose a name from history. Naming your husky after a famous husky can give him a connection to his breed and heritage.  Famous husky mixes like Togo and Balto helped bring medication to the children of Nome, Alaska during the diphtheria outbreak. Both these names end in a vowel sound so your dog might more easily recognize them.  Charlie, a husky, was known as the strongest dog ever after he pulled a 3,142 pound sleigh. However, keep in mind Charlie is also a human name so it may be confusing for your dog.  Huskies in film and television have gone by names like Exile, Yodel, and Ted.  The popular '90s toy beanie babies put out a husky beanie baby that was named Nanook. You may want to spend a few days getting to know you're dog before naming him. Pay attention to his personality and try to pick a name that suits him.  Learn the meaning and origins of names and words. You can find etymology dictionaries online as well as sites that list name meanings. Consider your dog's personality. Is he a happy-to-lucky type? Find a name that means happy or joyful. Is he a goofball? Find a name that means laughter. Also, consider your dog's history. This can help you find a name that connects to him. Was he rescued from a bad situation? If so, think about finding a name that means "lucky" or "fortunate." The name Felix, for example, means "fortunate" so this might be a good choice for your dog. Many people enjoy finding names for their dogs based on their coat colors. Huskies are often black or gray, so a name that points to these colors can help. Something like Smokey, Foggy, or Ember could be great for a gray dog. Names like Ash, Ebony, or Velvet could be fun for a black dog. Remember, choosing a popular name can be confusing. Consider finding a more unique name for your husky. If a name you like feels too common, try altering it to make it more unique.  When it comes to color names, go beyond basics like Blackie or Gray. Consider looking up the names for different colors in another language. You could also pick weather conditions that point to a certain color. Dusk, for example, could be a fun and unique name for a black husky.  If you want your dog to have a name connected to a famous husky, consider altering the name to make it more unique for your dog. If you're a fan of Balto, for example, keep in mind Kevin Bacon voiced Balto in the disney film. Bacon could be a fun, cute, and slightly quirky name for your dog. Colors of your dog's eyes and nose can also help you think of a name. Is his nose so pink it's almost red? Call your dog Crimson. Have you had another husky or dog that has died a while ago? Maybe if that dog was called Stripes you could call your dog Stripes Jr and call him Junior for short.
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One-sentence summary -- Review names of famous huskies. Name your husky based on his personality and history. Choose a name based on color. Find a unique name.


This is especially important if your hair has been under the thread for more than a few weeks. First, comb out your hair thoroughly, as it may have become knotted during the unbraiding process. Then, wash, condition, and dry your hair as normal.
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One-sentence summary -- Wash your undone hair.


A moisture meter is a piece of equipment which, when placed directly against a wall, will analyze the moisture content of that wall. If you know that you have a leak within a certain wall, but are unaware of the precise location, place the moisture meter at 5 or 6 different spots on the wall. Whichever spot gives the highest moisture reading is closest to the leak. You can purchase or rent a moisture meter at a large hardware store or home-improvement store. These gadgets are frequently used by professional home-inspectors to find leaks or wet walls. Infrared cameras detect heat, and can indicate the temperature of a wall. A leaky, wet wall will have a cooler temperature than the surrounding wall. Train an infrared camera on a wall with a leak, and look to see which section of the wall is the coldest. This will be the section of the wall nearest the leak.  When using an infrared camera, hot objects will have red or orange coloring, while cool objects will have blue or purple coloring. You may be able to rent an infrared camera from a professional contractor, a home-improvement center, or from a photography shop. Use a utility knife to score a line about 10 inches (25 cm) long into your drywall at the location where you see visible signs of a water leak (mold, discolored drywall, etc.). Then, using a drywall saw, cut along the line you just scored. Cut a hole in the wall large enough for your head to fit inside. Stick your head in the wall and look around until you spot the source of your leak. Enlarge the hole so that you can also insert a flashlight to see better inside the wall, if needed.  Often, the patch of wall which shows signs of a leak is not directly in front of the leaky pipe or fixture. Water can drain along the outside of pipes in your walls or trickle many feet down the inside of your walls before the telltale signs of a leak become visible. Both a utility knife and a drywall saw can be purchased at your local hardware store.
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Scan for moisture inside walls with a moisture meter. Find the cold, leaky part of a wall with an infrared camera. Cut into your drywall to find the source of a leak.