Could You WP Riders Recommend Me a Curb Bit?

PaintedPNH · 06-28-2006, 05:48 PM

I was wondering what all you other WP riders use for curbs.
I have a 6 y/o and was wondering what would be good for her
Thanks!

slowlopinpaint · 06-29-2006, 07:07 AM

At home, I use a mullen mouth iron bit with 9" shanks. Its a big ole thing but Jake likes it..its illegal for showing though. For showing, I use a Myler imitaion I got out of Schneiders. Its got like 7 1/2" shanks. Mullen mouth. He likes it a lot

AutumnAttic · 06-29-2006, 09:29 AM

make sure you use curb bits only while neck reining

painthorses711 · 06-29-2006, 01:11 PM

i use a myler or look alike...if your horse is pretty much fully trained you can use a bit like this.

If your horse is alittle less experienced then you could go with something like this.

both are 7 1/2 inch shank and 5 inch mouth piece.

Shotgun93 · 06-29-2006, 01:21 PM

Most WP riders I know use correctional bits.

HorseObsession · 06-29-2006, 01:28 PM

Our only western horse uses a mullen mouth with..... lemme go look....

About 5 inch shanks.

CJ · 06-29-2006, 03:12 PM

I actually 'built' Raps a rubbermouth curb, that weve showed in, since he objected to most standard curbs. He does have a v.low port, heavy solid curb for show days that he was distracted/ fractious. Didnt use that much.
How build a bit works

PaintedPNH · 06-29-2006, 03:15 PM

I was looking into maybe a correction bit....

slowlopinpaint · 06-29-2006, 03:34 PM

Dont invest too much in a correction until you know how she'll tolerate it. I got one for Jake and he absolutely hated it. He was throwing his head, taking off, just being a jerk. I switched him back to his old one and he was just fine. I wanted it for the added pressure to help bring his nose in but I would rather him be happy then pretty and upset. Good luck

montana and me3 · 06-29-2006, 06:05 PM

i use a correctional with a copper inlay... so does everyone at my barn... my trainer is also a big fan of them.. she calls them the ideal bit but only it your horse is ready for it...

06-28-2006, 05:48 PM	#1
PaintedPNH Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,556 Images: 287	Could You WP Riders Recommend Me a Curb Bit? I was wondering what all you other WP riders use for curbs. I have a 6 y/o and was wondering what would be good for her Thanks! __________________ Check Us Out At: http://www.pair-a-deiss.webs.com I am 110% PRO SLAUGHTER- and guess what? I still LOVE each and every one of my indentured servants.

06-29-2006, 07:07 AM	#2
slowlopinpaint Full Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 166 Images: 15	At home, I use a mullen mouth iron bit with 9" shanks. Its a big ole thing but Jake likes it..its illegal for showing though. For showing, I use a Myler imitaion I got out of Schneiders. Its got like 7 1/2" shanks. Mullen mouth. He likes it a lot __________________ Skips Silver Showboy "Jake" http://www.freewebs.com/slowlopinpaint/

06-29-2006, 09:29 AM	#3
AutumnAttic Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 5,401 Images: 90	make sure you use curb bits only while neck reining __________________ <3 Amber no guts = no glory I've been love struck.

06-29-2006, 01:11 PM	#4
painthorses711 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Outisde Austin, Texas Posts: 1,202 Images: 65 Blog Entries: 2	i use a myler or look alike...if your horse is pretty much fully trained you can use a bit like this. If your horse is alittle less experienced then you could go with something like this. both are 7 1/2 inch shank and 5 inch mouth piece. __________________ " It's good.....It's gooooooood " -Bruce Almighty Pics -> http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/morganelle7/

06-29-2006, 01:21 PM	#5
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,388 Images: 124	Most WP riders I know use correctional bits. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

06-29-2006, 03:12 PM	#7
CJ Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,644 Images: 48	I actually 'built' Raps a rubbermouth curb, that weve showed in, since he objected to most standard curbs. He does have a v.low port, heavy solid curb for show days that he was distracted/ fractious. Didnt use that much. How build a bit works __________________ One Mare Can Make a Difference Pinky Ribbon Last edited by CJ; 06-29-2006 at 03:37 PM.

06-29-2006, 03:15 PM	#8
PaintedPNH Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,556 Images: 287	I was looking into maybe a correction bit.... __________________ Check Us Out At: http://www.pair-a-deiss.webs.com I am 110% PRO SLAUGHTER- and guess what? I still LOVE each and every one of my indentured servants.

06-29-2006, 03:34 PM	#9
slowlopinpaint Full Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 166 Images: 15	Dont invest too much in a correction until you know how she'll tolerate it. I got one for Jake and he absolutely hated it. He was throwing his head, taking off, just being a jerk. I switched him back to his old one and he was just fine. I wanted it for the added pressure to help bring his nose in but I would rather him be happy then pretty and upset. Good luck __________________ Skips Silver Showboy "Jake" http://www.freewebs.com/slowlopinpaint/

06-29-2006, 06:05 PM	#10
montana and me3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New york Posts: 898 Images: 72	i use a correctional with a copper inlay... so does everyone at my barn... my trainer is also a big fan of them.. she calls them the ideal bit but only it your horse is ready for it...

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