Does This Bit/Hack Combo Fit Him?

Appy_Lover · 07-02-2007, 08:55 AM

Does this fit him properly? should it go lower/higher? I'm going to use this on Doc for Barrels! Thanks!

3WishesDun · 07-02-2007, 09:02 AM

It's hard to tell from pics.... I am wondering if it is wide enough for his mouth. It looks like it *might* pinch the corners of his lips right now.... but again pics can be deceiving.

wrightdanes · 07-02-2007, 09:13 AM

Bit looks a bit low in his mouth and it also looks like the bridle can't be tightened up any. I like to see one or two winkles in the lips - but this is a gag - so with full rein pressure it will definitely jack it up into his teeth. Why the twisted wire snaffle? That's a strong headpiece - having trouble with turns?

Moostang · 07-02-2007, 09:15 AM

I agree it appears the bit is sitting low, however I like to feel the inside of the mouth with the bit to be sure. Also I would push the brow band down a bit more, it appears it may be touching the ear, it might rub.. although I wonder if it is to narrow for his head and that is why it is pushed up..

Appy_Lover · 07-02-2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wrightdanes

Bit looks a bit low in his mouth and it also looks like the bridle can't be tightened up any. I like to see one or two winkles in the lips - but this is a gag - so with full rein pressure it will definitely jack it up into his teeth. Why the twisted wire snaffle? That's a strong headpiece - having trouble with turns?

Yeah the bridle can be tighten two more naches if need be. yeah doc isn't too good with he turn, but his leg is sore right now from playing with the other horses and i haven't gotten the chance to really try out the bit. I'm a really light handed rider, so i won't be crankin on the bit like some other riders do.

Mary6478 · 07-02-2007, 09:17 AM

The bit needs to be raised. You want a horses mouth to have 2-3 wrinkles in it right about the bit (on the corner of their mouth).

Appy_Lover · 07-02-2007, 09:20 AM

Ok when I go out today I'll raise it and take a couple more pics of it!

Dawn · 07-02-2007, 11:32 AM

The bit does look low, but you can not tell by wrinkles. Some horses will be correct with no wrinkles, and some will have 4 wrinkles. It just depends. The lower you can 'correctly' adjust it the better because if you have it cranked up in the mouth, the bit is constantly 'cueing' the lips.

From the way it is sitting though it looks like it's just hanging in his mouth though. Too low for him to be able to hold it.

JBandRio · 07-02-2007, 12:41 PM

The first pic does indeed make it look too narrow.

As for the height in his mouth - most of that will depend on exactly where his teeth are. But I do think it looks a wee bit low, even for those who put it low so the horse will carry it. I'd like to see it up at least 1 more hole. But, if it's not wide enough, doesn't matter - doesn't fit.

Appy_Lover · 07-02-2007, 04:37 PM

Here are some pictures from tonight..i tighten it one nauch and it didn't fit around his ears. but on acident one of them stayed the same and the other got lowered back..and it just so happend to fit perfect..so here are the pics...

07-02-2007, 08:55 AM	#1
Appy_Lover Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,441 Blog Entries: 150	Does This Bit/Hack Combo Fit Him? Does this fit him properly? should it go lower/higher? I'm going to use this on Doc for Barrels! Thanks! __________________ Proud Owner Of: Beau- 7y/o QH Gelding. My Barrel Racing Powerhouse. Jaden- 5y/o QH/Appy Mare. My Hunter Jumper,Training in Barrels. "Yes, Im a barrel racer. And it is more than running around 3 barrels."

07-02-2007, 09:02 AM	#2
3WishesDun Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: At My Wit's End Posts: 16,869 Images: 655 Blog Entries: 27	It's hard to tell from pics.... I am wondering if it is wide enough for his mouth. It looks like it might pinch the corners of his lips right now.... but again pics can be deceiving. __________________ Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. -Frost I've Been Snowballed!

07-02-2007, 09:15 AM	#4
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,909 Images: 681 Blog Entries: 55	I agree it appears the bit is sitting low, however I like to feel the inside of the mouth with the bit to be sure. Also I would push the brow band down a bit more, it appears it may be touching the ear, it might rub.. although I wonder if it is to narrow for his head and that is why it is pushed up.. __________________ Diet Dr Pepper is a gateway drug to the diet sodas http://moostangproductions.com

07-02-2007, 09:17 AM	#6
Mary6478 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 2,147 Images: 157	The bit needs to be raised. You want a horses mouth to have 2-3 wrinkles in it right about the bit (on the corner of their mouth). __________________ A pony is a childhood dream, A horse is an adulthood treasure. ~Rebecca Carroll ~ Patrick O' Malley ~ ~ Quest for Perfection ~

07-02-2007, 09:20 AM	#7
Appy_Lover Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,441 Blog Entries: 150	Ok when I go out today I'll raise it and take a couple more pics of it! __________________ Proud Owner Of: Beau- 7y/o QH Gelding. My Barrel Racing Powerhouse. Jaden- 5y/o QH/Appy Mare. My Hunter Jumper,Training in Barrels. "Yes, Im a barrel racer. And it is more than running around 3 barrels."

07-02-2007, 09:13 AM	#3
wrightdanes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 921 Images: 1	Bit looks a bit low in his mouth and it also looks like the bridle can't be tightened up any. I like to see one or two winkles in the lips - but this is a gag - so with full rein pressure it will definitely jack it up into his teeth. Why the twisted wire snaffle? That's a strong headpiece - having trouble with turns?

07-02-2007, 11:32 AM	#8
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31,271 Images: 1386	The bit does look low, but you can not tell by wrinkles. Some horses will be correct with no wrinkles, and some will have 4 wrinkles. It just depends. The lower you can 'correctly' adjust it the better because if you have it cranked up in the mouth, the bit is constantly 'cueing' the lips. From the way it is sitting though it looks like it's just hanging in his mouth though. Too low for him to be able to hold it.

07-02-2007, 12:41 PM	#9
JBandRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 23,439 Images: 143 Blog Entries: 12	The first pic does indeed make it look too narrow. As for the height in his mouth - most of that will depend on exactly where his teeth are. But I do think it looks a wee bit low, even for those who put it low so the horse will carry it. I'd like to see it up at least 1 more hole. But, if it's not wide enough, doesn't matter - doesn't fit. __________________ - JB Acres, owned and operated by Dynamite animals. - It's a wonder horses as a whole don't just kill us all and be done with their misery. - Keep your voice soothing and low - even when things get western (buck1173) - Rio feels good - he bounced an in-and-out

07-02-2007, 04:37 PM	#10
Appy_Lover Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,441 Blog Entries: 150	Here are some pictures from tonight..i tighten it one nauch and it didn't fit around his ears. but on acident one of them stayed the same and the other got lowered back..and it just so happend to fit perfect..so here are the pics... __________________ Proud Owner Of: Beau- 7y/o QH Gelding. My Barrel Racing Powerhouse. Jaden- 5y/o QH/Appy Mare. My Hunter Jumper,Training in Barrels. "Yes, Im a barrel racer. And it is more than running around 3 barrels."

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