What Bit to Try Next?

Huntseat · 02-19-2008, 04:15 PM

And stay AWAY from tom thumbs!

AllAroundRdr · 02-19-2008, 04:20 PM

If your horse rides nicely in a snaffle or halter, guaranteed that bit you posted has FAR too much shank leverage for her which is why she's nervous in it. Short shanked snaffles are legal -- perhaps she'd be far better in a 3-4" shank than a 7-8" shank

Haas Horse Farm · 02-19-2008, 04:22 PM

If it has a shank is it not a curb bit?

AllAroundRdr · 02-19-2008, 04:30 PM

Technically it's a "curb" because it has shanks, although a snaffle mouth. Look at an Argentine Snaffle...it has shanks yet's still called a snaffle. Dogbone mouth pieces even with shanks are refered to as dog bone snaffles moreso than dogbone curbs...

faroutfax · 02-19-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Haas Horse Farm

What class are you competing in? How old is the horse?

She is 12 years old and we plan on showing in western pleasure, trail and horsemanship

The bit I'm trying now just has a straight, slightly swept back shank. But the shanks are about 6-7" long.

Oh and as far as the club rules all it says is that we need a curb bit, so pretty much anything is fair game

I appreciate all the replies

I'm going to start bit hunting

Too bad I sold my tob thumb, it has 3" shanks

faroutfax · 02-19-2008, 05:25 PM

OK here are a couple I found. Tell me yay or neigh

<- looks interesting...

Nevada_Silk · 02-19-2008, 05:36 PM

This is the bit I went to when I had to put my mare in a shanked bit for shows. She typically road in a d-ring snaffle or halter. She accepted this bit ok.

AllAroundRdr · 02-19-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by faroutfax

OK here are a couple I found. Tell me yay or neigh

<- looks interesting...

Bit #1: Does your horse do well in a port? Again if she's used to a snaffle mouth and halter, a port may not be the best option for her even though the shanks are short.

Bit #2 & #3: I own both bits, one's a dogbone one's a regular snaffle mouth, and I have one with a lifesaver mouth and another with copper wire wrap -- LOVE them all. Great bits, very affordable which is always a plus!

Bit #4: Worth a try -- not sure if the style of shanks are "legal"

Bit #5: I like it, I just think with how the shanks are shapped you'll REALLY have to keep a loose rein and off her mouth. Even though they're short(er).

Bit #6: I'd pass - it's a gag mouth, something I really wouldn't even advise "trying" -- also not typically legal for rail/patterns.

ginger102005 · 02-20-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by faroutfax

OK here are a couple I found. Tell me yay or neigh

<- looks interesting...

Number 6 is legal, and by far one of my favorite bits to go to from a snaffle. It has a tiny bit of movement, but I have never had a horse not like it. It is not a gag as much as it has a bit of play, just like a loose ring snaffle has some play, but is not considered a gag. I have the butterfly bit {6th} in three different mouth-pieces, and I'm about to buy the one you showed again, because I have two horses workign in it at the current time.

My second suggestion for you would be:
http://store.reinsman.com/products/s...urb/1081350054
I also love it, and it is my other favorite to move to from a snaffle.

haunani · 02-20-2008, 09:12 AM

I hate how Reinsman won't let you link a product in their store...

Let's see if it'll let me do this...

(this is the bit ginger linked to above)

02-19-2008, 04:20 PM	#12
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 4,634 Images: 26	If your horse rides nicely in a snaffle or halter, guaranteed that bit you posted has FAR too much shank leverage for her which is why she's nervous in it. Short shanked snaffles are legal -- perhaps she'd be far better in a 3-4" shank than a 7-8" shank __________________ People say riding isn't a sport...Well you see, the 'ball' I play with has a mind of its own. I've been Goosed..and I LIKED it!

02-19-2008, 04:30 PM	#14
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 4,634 Images: 26	Technically it's a "curb" because it has shanks, although a snaffle mouth. Look at an Argentine Snaffle...it has shanks yet's still called a snaffle. Dogbone mouth pieces even with shanks are refered to as dog bone snaffles moreso than dogbone curbs... __________________ People say riding isn't a sport...Well you see, the 'ball' I play with has a mind of its own. I've been Goosed..and I LIKED it!

02-19-2008, 05:25 PM	#16
faroutfax Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 5,785 Images: 428 Blog Entries: 16	OK here are a couple I found. Tell me yay or neigh <- looks interesting... __________________ One Man's Wrong Lead is Another's Counter Canter Smiley Addict

02-19-2008, 05:36 PM	#17
Nevada_Silk Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: GA Posts: 1,145 Images: 13	This is the bit I went to when I had to put my mare in a shanked bit for shows. She typically road in a d-ring snaffle or halter. She accepted this bit ok. __________________ There are only two emotions that belong in the saddle; one is a sense of humor and the other is patience ~ John Lyons Defeat: Osama, Obama, and Chelsea's Mama!

02-20-2008, 09:12 AM	#20
haunani Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Trumansburg, NY Posts: 3,837 Images: 278 Blog Entries: 1	I hate how Reinsman won't let you link a product in their store... Let's see if it'll let me do this... (this is the bit ginger linked to above) __________________ Carmen & Meteor & Mars