Yep. You're getting a new bit.

BarrelBaby18 · 06-24-2008, 04:57 PM

Since my last show, I have decided to get a slightly harsher bit on Rayven. She just blows right by it sometimes!! We just have a plain "D" Ring Snaffle, and boy, when she want to run..she just wants to RUNN! And blows by it!! lol! So. I am thinking of trying a wonder bit. Any opinions?

Dawn · 06-24-2008, 04:58 PM

I think that's a huge jump in bits.

What have you done to determine that a 'harsh' bit is the correct answer for your horse?

BarrelBaby18 · 06-24-2008, 05:02 PM

A Wonder bit isnt that big of a jump.
Because. She knows better than to blow by it. I need some more control than just a plain snaffle.

AllAroundRdr · 06-24-2008, 05:07 PM

WoW that's quite a leap -- not only is there a huge difference in mouth piece action from a dee ring anything to a gag but now you're adding shanks too...I have a sneaky suspicision your horse will do one of two things or both (possibly more) -- 1. throw its head 2. evade - neither of which I could blame it for doing.

To me the two are like day and night...I'd be extremely cautious and really wouldn't suggest it, but that's merely my opinion

AllAroundRdr · 06-24-2008, 05:09 PM

There's a HUGE difference between the two. And there's pleanty of inbetween bits I'd jump to first. I think you're going to an extreme.

Fact of the matter is, it's your horse and your decision in the end.

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Originally Posted by BarrelBaby18

A Wonder bit isnt that big of a jump.
Because. She knows better than to blow by it. I need some more control than just a plain snaffle.

Dawn · 06-24-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BarrelBaby18

A Wonder bit isnt that big of a jump.
Because. She knows better than to blow by it. I need some more control than just a plain snaffle.

Why do you believe it to not be a big jump? What about their action is similar (both in action and 'severity' related to the force used)?

EventingDayDream · 06-24-2008, 05:14 PM

I would try a slow twist D ring

Brina · 06-24-2008, 05:17 PM

I would first analyze why she is 'running through' the bit and then take appropriate action. It sounds like she was fine in the D-ring and only recently is having 'problems' which leads me to believe it is not the bit at all. Before I switch bits on a horse, I make sure it is absolutely the last solution to the problem.

BarrelBaby18 · 06-24-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by EventingDayDream

I would try a slow twist D ring

Thank you for giving me another option!!! Do you know where I could find one??

BarrelBaby18 · 06-24-2008, 05:22 PM

So maybe i didnt know there was a large differance. Now I do. Thank you for explaining. I never said I was going to get one, I wanted opinions firstly.

Thank you EventingDayDream for giving me ur bit opinion!!

06-24-2008, 04:57 PM	#1
BarrelBaby18 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pennsylvania--In the barn. Posts: 3,985 Images: 293	Yep. You're getting a new bit. Since my last show, I have decided to get a slightly harsher bit on Rayven. She just blows right by it sometimes!! We just have a plain "D" Ring Snaffle, and boy, when she want to run..she just wants to RUNN! And blows by it!! lol! So. I am thinking of trying a wonder bit. Any opinions? __________________ Proud To Own- Rayven- Luck Be A Lady..Barrel Racer "You rarely here "yeah, my horse and I won that", but you mainly here "Yeah, I won that" " You cant win anything without a good partner, wheather you be on his back or right next to him.it just wont happen.

06-24-2008, 05:02 PM	#3
BarrelBaby18 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pennsylvania--In the barn. Posts: 3,985 Images: 293	A Wonder bit isnt that big of a jump. Because. She knows better than to blow by it. I need some more control than just a plain snaffle. __________________ Proud To Own- Rayven- Luck Be A Lady..Barrel Racer "You rarely here "yeah, my horse and I won that", but you mainly here "Yeah, I won that" " You cant win anything without a good partner, wheather you be on his back or right next to him.it just wont happen.

06-24-2008, 05:07 PM	#4
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 3,148 Images: 9	WoW that's quite a leap -- not only is there a huge difference in mouth piece action from a dee ring anything to a gag but now you're adding shanks too...I have a sneaky suspicision your horse will do one of two things or both (possibly more) -- 1. throw its head 2. evade - neither of which I could blame it for doing. To me the two are like day and night...I'd be extremely cautious and really wouldn't suggest it, but that's merely my opinion __________________ 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!

06-24-2008, 05:17 PM	#8
Brina Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: RI Posts: 978 Images: 67	I would first analyze why she is 'running through' the bit and then take appropriate action. It sounds like she was fine in the D-ring and only recently is having 'problems' which leads me to believe it is not the bit at all. Before I switch bits on a horse, I make sure it is absolutely the last solution to the problem. __________________ Bree* Custom Pet Portraits

06-24-2008, 05:22 PM	#10
BarrelBaby18 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pennsylvania--In the barn. Posts: 3,985 Images: 293	So maybe i didnt know there was a large differance. Now I do. Thank you for explaining. I never said I was going to get one, I wanted opinions firstly. Thank you EventingDayDream for giving me ur bit opinion!! __________________ Proud To Own- Rayven- Luck Be A Lady..Barrel Racer "You rarely here "yeah, my horse and I won that", but you mainly here "Yeah, I won that" " You cant win anything without a good partner, wheather you be on his back or right next to him.it just wont happen.

06-24-2008, 04:58 PM	#2
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,612 Images: 1283	I think that's a huge jump in bits. What have you done to determine that a 'harsh' bit is the correct answer for your horse?

06-24-2008, 05:14 PM	#7
EventingDayDream Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,520 Images: 75	I would try a slow twist D ring