Question about Dr. Bristol Bits

GeM · 06-07-2005, 09:18 AM

Hi.
I am currently using a Myler Level 1 comfort D-ring wild barrel snaffle bit.
Yesterday, I bought the same Level 1 D-ring, but instead it has a Bristol Snaffle as a mouthpiece.
This second bit is intended for the show ring. Sometimes my horse can get a little bit stronger, and the saleslady said that it would sharpen him up, and make him more attentative in the show ring. I mean, he isn't running away, but I hear that if you switch bits up, it changes up the consistency for the horse, therefore making them pay more attention.
Now...I know the best way to find out is to try it...but does anyone here have any insight on Dr. Bristol mouthpieces or Myler Bits?

Thank You in advance.

-Kat

Blistering Winds · 06-07-2005, 10:49 AM

I have no "preference" on maker or brand. A bit is a bit....

Can you post pics of the bits you are speaking of? I can tell you more based upon a picture between the two and if it would be wise to switch between the two at all.

lms · 06-07-2005, 02:57 PM

Yeah, if you can post pictures it is better because trainers and even catalogs call different bits, different names. I've seen french links labeled Dr Bristols and vice versa.

GeM · 06-07-2005, 05:10 PM

Ok. Below are the photos of both bits.
Hopefully the pics are ok...if not, tell me and I will find other ones.

Thank You!

Blistering Winds · 06-07-2005, 05:27 PM

So, one is a solid mouth and the other is a broken mouth?

Blistering Winds · 06-07-2005, 05:30 PM

Horses will find the different mouth pieces different and some slight "retraining" may be needed. But switching between the two wont' be too difficult, but I personally wouldn't do it if you are doing the same thing in show as you are doing at home. Why ruin what you got done training?

budgirl · 06-07-2005, 08:48 PM

I have the DR Bristol and i like it, i use it on dakota in the ring and havent had a porblem with it at all.

stockhorse · 06-07-2005, 10:36 PM

GEM,the angleson the edge of the center peice of a Dr Bristol will dertainly "sharpen up' some responses.It is not a "harsh"bit if not used harshly.Just remember to be soft through your hands and a little more giving for the first few minutes.
lol@BW

Cowgirl2135 · 06-07-2005, 10:47 PM

Once again..thier is no such thing as "harsh bit", but harsh hands.

GeM · 06-08-2005, 01:50 PM

Thank all of you.
I promise I am very gentle with my hands. I mean, I can take it back, but I really want to see what kind of response I get from him.

Thanks again for the help.

06-07-2005, 09:18 AM	#1
GeM Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,925 Images: 22	Question about Dr. Bristol Bits Hi. I am currently using a Myler Level 1 comfort D-ring wild barrel snaffle bit. Yesterday, I bought the same Level 1 D-ring, but instead it has a Bristol Snaffle as a mouthpiece. This second bit is intended for the show ring. Sometimes my horse can get a little bit stronger, and the saleslady said that it would sharpen him up, and make him more attentative in the show ring. I mean, he isn't running away, but I hear that if you switch bits up, it changes up the consistency for the horse, therefore making them pay more attention. Now...I know the best way to find out is to try it...but does anyone here have any insight on Dr. Bristol mouthpieces or Myler Bits? Thank You in advance. -Kat __________________ Don't insult the aligator until after you cross the river.

06-07-2005, 10:49 AM	#2
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,724 Images: 814 Blog Entries: 16	I have no "preference" on maker or brand. A bit is a bit.... Can you post pics of the bits you are speaking of? I can tell you more based upon a picture between the two and if it would be wise to switch between the two at all. __________________ 20 lb club: New year Start: 175 Goal: 130 Current: 158 Total loss this year 17 lbs.

06-07-2005, 05:10 PM	#4
GeM Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,925 Images: 22	Ok. Below are the photos of both bits. Hopefully the pics are ok...if not, tell me and I will find other ones. Thank You! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Don't insult the aligator until after you cross the river.

06-07-2005, 05:27 PM	#5
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,724 Images: 814 Blog Entries: 16	So, one is a solid mouth and the other is a broken mouth? __________________ 20 lb club: New year Start: 175 Goal: 130 Current: 158 Total loss this year 17 lbs.

06-07-2005, 05:30 PM	#6
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,724 Images: 814 Blog Entries: 16	Horses will find the different mouth pieces different and some slight "retraining" may be needed. But switching between the two wont' be too difficult, but I personally wouldn't do it if you are doing the same thing in show as you are doing at home. Why ruin what you got done training? __________________ 20 lb club: New year Start: 175 Goal: 130 Current: 158 Total loss this year 17 lbs.

06-07-2005, 02:57 PM	#3
lms Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 281	Yeah, if you can post pictures it is better because trainers and even catalogs call different bits, different names. I've seen french links labeled Dr Bristols and vice versa.

06-07-2005, 08:48 PM	#7
budgirl Full Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: bc canada Posts: 212 Images: 1	I have the DR Bristol and i like it, i use it on dakota in the ring and havent had a porblem with it at all.

06-07-2005, 10:36 PM	#8
stockhorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 453 Images: 6	GEM,the angleson the edge of the center peice of a Dr Bristol will dertainly "sharpen up' some responses.It is not a "harsh"bit if not used harshly.Just remember to be soft through your hands and a little more giving for the first few minutes. lol@BW

06-07-2005, 10:47 PM	#9
Cowgirl2135 Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: California, USA Posts: 3,455 Images: 32	Once again..thier is no such thing as "harsh bit", but harsh hands. __________________ My Quarter Horse is better than your 4th level dressage horse!

06-08-2005, 01:50 PM	#10
GeM Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,925 Images: 22	Thank all of you. I promise I am very gentle with my hands. I mean, I can take it back, but I really want to see what kind of response I get from him. Thanks again for the help. __________________ Don't insult the aligator until after you cross the river.

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