Cash- giving to the bit

As I've mentioned (and maybe whined a little about) recently, Cash tips his nose upward when I put any pressure on his mouth. He also ignores and protests against lateral flexing requests. Both of these are a major problem that must be overcome before I can proceed with others goals on him. Tipping the nose up is dangerous and inconvenient not only in the roping setting, but also on the trail when I need Cash to slow down in certain areas, and especially if I need to stop or slow him quickly.

So, what I've been doing is starting with lateral flexion on each side, on the ground, in the saddle, and everything in between.