Dr. Bristol bits..

Kiraral · 05-12-2008, 04:42 PM

When my horse was very strong with me I rode him in an elevator briefly and then a double twisted wire. I was firm with him and he learned stop means stop and to not learn. I downgraded to a slow twist and then a snaffle and hes great 99% of the time in it now. I'd reccoment scholing him temprarily in something like that

Meggilyn · 05-12-2008, 05:34 PM

He was schooled in a twisted wire, then a three ring elevator and then the kimberwick.

I tried the bit today. My horse seemed to really respond. I got what I was looking for, he rounded and wasn't resisting contact. He was seeking it and we had a really good workout. He even played with the bit a bit and foamed up. He usually doesn't do that.
So I think it went well. Even one of my coaches hopped on and said it's a good bit for him.

Thanks for all the info and advice everyone.

equestriandynam · 05-13-2008, 04:34 AM

yay!!! good deal

05-12-2008, 04:42 PM	#21
Kiraral Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 776 Images: 3	When my horse was very strong with me I rode him in an elevator briefly and then a double twisted wire. I was firm with him and he learned stop means stop and to not learn. I downgraded to a slow twist and then a snaffle and hes great 99% of the time in it now. I'd reccoment scholing him temprarily in something like that __________________ Oh Joe...that's not for eating! RIP Rainy. In my heart forever

05-13-2008, 04:34 AM	#23
equestriandynam Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KY Posts: 601 Images: 119	yay!!! good deal __________________ Now I say that with cruelty and oppression it is everybody's business to interfere when they see it -black beauty

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05-12-2008, 05:34 PM	#22
Meggilyn Full Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 278 Images: 10	He was schooled in a twisted wire, then a three ring elevator and then the kimberwick. I tried the bit today. My horse seemed to really respond. I got what I was looking for, he rounded and wasn't resisting contact. He was seeking it and we had a really good workout. He even played with the bit a bit and foamed up. He usually doesn't do that. So I think it went well. Even one of my coaches hopped on and said it's a good bit for him. Thanks for all the info and advice everyone.