I just looked up the bit that he has, its a level 3 kimberwicke, kinda harsh for an endurance horse:
Not what I would choose to put him in, but I will use it during the trial period.
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As always, bits are such a peronnally opinion between the horse and rider, I'm usre you guys will come to an agreement! :)
FWIW - here's my thoughts
This is actually exactly the bit I am considering going with for Farley. Karen Chaton uses this bit (I believe) on her horse Chief. I wouldn't consider this a severe bit, especially at the beginning of a ride. :) It sure beats them pulling and pulling and pulling (yes, some of that is training and proper preperation, but some of it, is just the way it is). The constant pulling at the beginning of the ride makes me sore and I ride worse later on.
The problem I have is that it's a crap shoot - sometimes she an angel, sometimes she's not.....so I'm thinking about riding in this type of bit at the beginning of every race just in case. After all, as long as she isn't pulling on me, it will feel practically the same as her other one!
OK - I take that back. What I want is that bit, but with a level 2 mouth peice - some tougue relief, with very little palete pressure (which she HATES).
So is the new guy at your place??? How's it goin???
Well this guy is extremly responsive to the bit, which is great! But I want to make sure he is comforitable first. So we will see what happens. I don't think this bit and bridel will come with him, so I will probably put him in a snaffle for training at home until I find what I like for him.
I'll probably chat with you about bits some more!
Thanks!
Yeah - looking forward to our ride.
i find I can use a REALLY mild snaffle, or even a hackamore at home. Even if I have to step it up for a ride, I like the fact that Farley can be comfy for 90% of the time she's under saddle. If I did "upgrade" her bit it would only be for the first 15 miles or so, so it wouldn't be more than 2-3 hours...
Or it could be that I'm just trying to find an excuse to buy another bit. I love them. LOL.
Speaking of our ride, I meant to order the map! EEEK! Better do that soon, not that we won't be able to buy one there, but I like to be prepared.
Ok and I have a map fetish!! Haha!
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