This message is from: David MCWethy 4nh...@gmail.com
I have a set of brown Beta pair lines to sell. These were scarcely used. I
normally used 7/8 lines. Used, yes, but in very good condition. No wear at
all to the billets that attach to the bits.
Specs: 3/4 inch width, suitable to all
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Subject: Camptown Pair lines, Glory Bits, and collars/hames for sale
This message is from: David MCWethy 4nh...@gmail.com
I have a set of brown Beta pair lines
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Search on eBay for 5 1/4 and 5 1/2 bits
Jean in hot Alaska
I ride english and western and am having issues with finding a western low
port curb bit for my fjord.  She barely fits the standard 5 inch width and
we tried to spread the top part
This message is from: Mary Ofjord ma...@boreal.org
I have had luck with Jeremiah Watt Products
[http://www.ranch2arena.com/jwpac.html ] I've had them make three bits for
me and they do a beautiful job. They do charge about $30.00 more per bit to
add an extension to the standard 5 bit, but I've
This message is from: divingduoandcor...@comcast.net
I ride english and western and am having issues with finding a western low
port curb bit for my fjord.  She barely fits the standard 5 inch width and
we tried to spread the top part (where it attaches to the bridle) with limited
success. Â
using a type of bosal to ride in but it was not the hard rawhide, was a soft
leather and her horses were very well trained.
Iâd wondered about riding a horse without a bit if one hasnât much
knowledge or is in the learning phase. But then I wonder about people using
harsh bits and have much
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On Jun 18, 2013, at 6:06, Debby Stai debby.s...@earthlink.net wrote:
I know there are some that ride bitless out there.
Debby, what wonderful
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Good point! And there is no such thing as a safe horse...or car, for that
matter!
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On Jun 18, 2013, at 7:16 AM, Me Kint
the equipment and get him used
to it.
--- On Tue, 6/18/13, Debby Stai debby.s...@earthlink.net wrote:
From: Debby Stai debby.s...@earthlink.net
Subject: bridles and bits for fjords
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 8:06 AM
This message is from: Debby Stai debby.s
!
:: Karen McCarthy :: Great Basin Fjords :: Madras, Oregon ::
From: fjo...@nwgamebirds.com
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: Fjord Western Bits
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:16:01 -0700
This message is from: fjo...@nwgamebirds.com
A friend has a Gypsy Vanner and is looking for a western
This message is from: Phillip Odden n...@norskwoodworks.com
Hello from Phillip Odden wondering where that wonderful globally
warmed winter went?
Bonnie said,
After going through vast numbers of riding bits for my other two Fjords
before ending up with HS bits for them, I figured I would
This message is from: bbd...@aol.com
My new driving Fjord, Milo, has been going nicely in a mullen flexible
snaffle. Now, as we start to venture off farm, it's time to graduate to a
proper driving bit.
After going through vast numbers of riding bits for my other two Fjords
before
This message is from: Amy Evers fjord...@aol.com
I drive my Fjords and trail ride, so I'm not too worried about dressage
legal or show legal other than driving - just their comfort. All of mine
seem to like a solid low port mouth, with little or no leverage. So, I use
Uxeter Kimberwicks with
This message is from: brass-ring-f...@juno.com
My drafty mare requires a kimberwick for trails. When I got her I used a
smooth snaffle, too little control, then I thought, since she has a big
mouth and none of my collection of 5 bits fit her, I would try a Happy
Mouth kimberwick. It took me
This message is from: Caroline Warren caroline.war...@att.net
Gary and Angie, On the subject of bits, I have a strong mare that has
had the same problems of dropping the shoulder and counterbending.
I've had the best luck with the Myler correctional low port bit with
independent side
This message is from: bbd...@aol.com
Hi
I guess I'm out of lurkdom after all these years...it's just too hot
(and I'm a bit older) to work outdoors this summer.
After amassing a huge collection of bits over the years, some quite
expensive, my 5 1/2 inch bit size Fjord decided he
.
You might experiment with different types and widths of snaffles and see what
he goes better in. There is at least one tack store that will let you trial the
myler bits for like 5 dollars or you could see if you could borrow some from
friends for him to try.
Cheers,
Robin who has escaped the heat
This message is from: Tonja Acker-Richards tacke...@aol.com
I saw a nice bitting by a Natural guy using a thick lead rope the
first few times.
I think more of a concern is your own bitting technique. I think it's
easy after all these years until I watched and tried to teach my hubby
on our
This message is from: Jill's Computer jnako...@mac.com
Hi Robin:
Just wanted to let you know I got the bits today - they are terrific!
Thanks a lot,
Jill K.
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This message is from: Caroline Warren caroline.war...@att.net
August 3, 2009
From Caroline Warren caroline.war...@att.net
Subject: Driving bits
I'm thinking about buying a mullen mouth liverpool driving bit for my
fjord mare, Trina, as it was recommended by my trainer. She has been
This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com
I like the Myler butterfly driving bit with a low wide port (MB15) You can
order
htem in any width from Driving Essentials. You can also order this mouthpiece
in a
Liverpool cheek. The Glory bits are also good, but hard to find anymore?
Fjords
This message is from: Steve McIlree st...@carriagehorse.com
I don't have any bits for sale. That message was from Jen Frame
jenfra...@gmail.com. The original message was rejected by the List server, and
somehow when I approved it for posting it ended up looking as if it came from
me. If you
This message is from: Debby miss.am...@earthlink.net
Maybe I've asked or someone has asked before, anyone riding in a myler bit?
What kind? what do you like about it? Anyone riding english in one?
dressage??
thanks for all input and information.
Debby
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From: miss.am...@earthlink.net
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: riding with Myler bits
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:42:50 -0600
This message is from: Debby miss.am...@earthlink.net
with Myler bits
This message is from: Debby miss.am...@earthlink.net
Maybe I've asked or someone has asked before, anyone riding in a myler bit?
What kind? what do you like about it? Anyone riding english in one?
dressage??
thanks for all input and information.
Debby
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This message is from: katesei...@aol.com
We ride both of ours in Myler comfort snaffles (one is a regular comfort
snaffle, one is a low port). We went through a lot of bits before finding
these
that seem to work great. I need to get something comparable for driving -
Joe is quite
and a couple Myler comfort snaffles. I like the Mylers!
You can order the Myler driving bits from Driving Essentials or maybe it is
Carriage Driving Essentials. I can't remember which.
Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, partly cloudy today with +6 degrees, now zero or
below.
This message is from
This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com
I have the following bits either mine or my friend's for sale. The regular
ones are $10 and the Aurigan/German Silver Herm Sprenger types are $20. Some of
these I just looked in the catalog to see what they look like and have measured
This message is from: Sue Clark-Sorger [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi All,
I am about to buy a 5 1/2 D-ring Myler comfort snaffle and thought I would
email the list to see if any one has this bit sitting unused in their
tackroom and would be interested in selling. I am also looking for a Myler
comfort
This message is from: Nature Friends Outdoor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi there,
I use Happy Mouth bits with both my horses with very good results. Rubber
dryes the mouth but the Happy Mouth bits are some kind of plastic that have
an apple flavour and help keep the mouth moist. I have a straight bit
This message is from: yvonne [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This message from Yvonne Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
At the Main event in Canada, A company called Ride and Drive Horse Supplies,
(403)948-8715 . had a large variety of sizes of the glory bit, and loved to
reccommend them and use them for driving.
--
This message is from: Margaret Strachan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I am cleaning out the tack room and offering tack I never use for sale. Please
take a look at the photos on my website and contact me privately if you are
interested--click on Fjord tack at the top right of the home page. I have
other
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Myler makes driving bits with butterfly and elbow cheeks, probably
would make a Liverpool cheek too. I have the butterfly Myler with a
solid low port (wide) mouthpiece (MB 15) and also the elbow with the
same mouthpiece. I got the elbow
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In a message dated 11/18/2007 10:12:45 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Do any of you drive with a Kimberwicke?
Yes, I drive with Kimberwicke bits. I use the Uxeter style with low port
solid mouth (my girls do not like
This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED]
HI Carol, I agree that if it works well: use it! But it will cost me
$110 to buy it to find out if it works well! Basically I am wondering
if other Fjord owners ever drive in a riding bit.?
Thanks,
Jen
On 11/19/07, Carol Makosky [EMAIL
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If you are brave, you can search google what you want, and add craigslist
as a search term. I just bought a pair of Cliff Lynch chinks from someone
in Virgina that way. There is a risk, because there is no feed back system.
I paid with paypal,
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Kimberwicks cost $110?! Is that what you are saying? Mine was $25 or $35.
just curious about that,
Melinda
On 11/19/07, Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If you are brave,
This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Melinda, I am sure that one can find Kimberwicke bits for much
less--like $35 or so. But those are made in Pakistan and some are
decent and others are awful.
The specific Kimberwicke I am refering to is a Myler bit, and Myler
bits are expensive
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sure!
Melinda
On Nov 19, 2007 8:25 PM, jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Melinda, I am sure that one can find Kimberwicke bits for much
less--like $35 or so. But those are made
This message is from: Carol Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Do any of you drive with a
Kimberwicke?
I think my friend used one when he owned his Fjord. If it works well, then use
it, I say.
--
Built Fjord Tough
Carol M.
On Golden Pond
N. Wisconsin
The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hello, I have some bit questions.
Can you give me some suggestions about where to get bits larger than 5?
They just aren't available at stores around here. I will have to order them.
I wish I could see them in person before buying.
What size bit
: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hello, I have some bit questions.
Can you give me some suggestions about where to get bits larger than 5?
They just aren't available at stores around here. I will have to order them.
I wish I could see them in person before buying.
What size bit do your Fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dear Linda,
Both my boys ride in eggbutt french link snaffles. Val is a 5 1/2 and Alf is a
5. Dover saddlery has alot of english bits online and in their catalog. Good
luck
Susan
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: fjordhorse
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Thank you Carol and Susan. I'm beginning to realize that it might be easier
to find an English bit than Western. I like the idea of the eggbutt french
link snaffle. I'll check out the web sites also.
Linda
**
that is also a glory?
(Glory is a type of mouthpiece that is very similar to the mullen
mouth piece, but it allows even MORE room for the tongue than the
mullen--it is slightly more arched). I have seen many bits with a
mullen mouthpiece, but have never seen a Glory mouthpiece on a riding
bit, so I am
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino [EMAIL PROTECTED]
They do make Glory riding bits.
jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: jen frame
Thanks Sue. That is the bit I had intended to buy, and now hearing
that you find it works for your Fjord, I think I'll just go
This message is from: safreivald [EMAIL PROTECTED]
When I bought my Fjord gelding from Julie Will she recommended the Glory
butterfly bit (mullen) for him. I took her advice and ordered one--he was
very comfortable and responsive in it, so I got another one for my riding
bridle--if it works, my
This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED]
What kinds of bits are you all using on your Fjords?
My mare ground drove today very quietly and extremely light in the
mouth with a borrowed bit. The cheek pieces are Butterfly and the
mouth piece is a low port.
I am thinking of buying her
This message is from: Vic Faeo [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi, everyone. How do you know whether your Fjord needs a 5-inch bit or a 5.5
inch bit? My gelding came with a 5-inch bit but when I ordered a new one, I
thought the original bit was 5.5 inches. So now the new one is 5.5-inchs. Will
that be okay?
This message is from: Emily Wigley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Oh dear, I'm tired and I forgot to address the what if it's a 5.5
and he needs a 5 question! I wouldn't worry about it unless the
mouthpiece is particularly thick where it comes out of his mouth as
it may rub if it's too big. Better
This message is from: Emily Wigley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Vic asked a good question about fitting bits. There are a couple of
ways of going about it, and I think the easiest is to put a bit in
the mouth, decide if it fits (does it pinch at the corners, or does
too much stick out of the corners
beloved friends.
Wendy requested these links be forwarded to the list. They are for the
Glory bits that were discussed last fall. One style has the butterfly, the
other link has two types of driving bits, one with fixed cheeks, the other
swivels.
I have to admit I had no idea that horse tack
:
Congratulations to everyone with baby announcements and my condolences to
those who have lost beloved friends.
Wendy requested these links be forwarded to the list. They are for the
Glory bits that were discussed last fall. One style has the butterfly, the
other link has two types of driving bits, one
This message is from: M. Denmark [EMAIL PROTECTED]
All bits are in excellent condition.
Glory bit: 2 slot Liverpool semi-fixed cheek, 5 ¼ $50 --SOLD
Glory bit: 2 slot Liverpool semi-fixed cheek, 5 ½ $50--SOLD
Glory bit: 3 ring Butterfly swivel cheek 5 ¾ $45--SOLD
Myler
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snipFrom: Faeo, Victoria [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: PARELLI,,, and many others
This message is from: Faeo, Victoria
Jean, that sounds like just the DVD I need to get for Einar. He
sometimes responds very well to the bit commands but is inconsistent,
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Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 8:01 PM
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: Re: Glory bits
This message is from: jerrell friz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Do you think this is just his limited training experience, or do you
think a Glory
This message is from: Pat Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Do you think this is just his limited training
experience, or do you think a Glory driving bit would be better since
he is a Fjord? In other words, how common and comfortable is the Glory
bit?
I think a bit is about as personal as any piece
/driver
bit?
There are a ton of questions in the archives on glory bits.
I like the Glory bit, and also the Mylar bit [in sweet iron] custom made,
not the cheap SS Chinese made one. The Glory bit, is excellent to start a
horse in, just use the top ring. The bottom ring makes it a curb type
.)
The Mullen bit: from everyone's advice, I'll take the plunge for one this
weekend. The initial looks to me (heavy bar) made it appear more severe in my
mind, , kind of like looking at Mikmar bits (medieval spikey looking) when it
fact the Mikmars are actually light (never used one); looks
This message is from: Sarah Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.doversaddlery.com/search.asp?ss=mullen+t=ssx=9y=8
Cheryl, hopefully I have correctly copied the link. If so, it should take you
to the Dover Saddlery page where they have a selection of mullen mouths. (they
do not always carry
This message is from: Ellen Davidson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Does anyone know where to buy Glory bits? I want to buy another and the
Glory phone number I have doesn't work anymore.I tried Carriage Driving
Essentials and they don't have Glory bits.I can't seem to find a place to
order them through
driving bits (I use a Myler
butterfly with low wide port #15 mouthpiece)
Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, still cold with -35 degrees , but we are Sending
this cold air down to the Midwest! Enjoy!
Does anyone know where to buy Glory bits? I want to buy another and the
Glory phone number I have
This message is from: mom [EMAIL PROTECTED]
--After asking and reading the same bit QA's over time,
my philosophy ( flawed??) was if the horse was more comfortable with his
bit, I (hoped) would have a more willing, relaxed and thus listening
partner. My collection is a
(on the POA that is), better
control. She is more enthused with riding and the horses since learning this
(me too!)
RE: bits and fjords
After asking and reading the same bit QA's over time, my philosophy (
flawed??) was if the horse was more comfortable with his bit, I (hoped) would
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
A mullen mouth snaffle, with a solid mouth, would be kinder than a single
jointed snaffle, but there is no leverage with a snaffle, only a direct
pull (shanked snaffles are not snaffles, but really are curb bits because
they have leverage
) on the tongue and the bars of the mouth, spreading the pressure
somewhat. Two of my Fjords (and my donkey) had noticable objections
to bits with single-jointed mouthpieces, and went much better in bits
with bar mouthpieces, such as the mullen-mouth.
Is the Mullen mouth a kinder bit but give you
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
i think one of the things i learned from my former trainer (aside from the
fact she did not like oz), was how to use what she uses and is called a
special guidance rein. it's designed for beginners, but i still will use it
when i
ride western. the
)
*
Happy New Year all!
Liz there was a discussion on the list several weeks ago about bits. The
one that seemed to get the most positive comments was the Coronet Glory
bit. I finally found a couple of places (Internet) that supply them, one of
whom is Amazon.com (I didn't know they had a Tack
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In a message dated 1/4/2007 9:32:37 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
whenever she sees me coming, Lana pees.
I sure don't know what causes this behavior, but we had a similar case; a
Percheron mare that would pee as soon as she
concepts work and work very well if properly
instigated. Bigger bits are not needed and a light, responsive and
very much safer horse is the result. It is my passion to teach these
concepts and see the wonderful results. If anyone is interested in
setting up a clinic in your area I am open
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sounds a lot like Linda Parelli's Fluidity program!I recently watched
several of the Parelli videos and she was doing the pushing passenger
exercise, etc. Who really is the originator of this stuff? I suspect long
before either
This message is from: jerrell friz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Who really is the originator of this stuff?
The training of horses started many years ago, first man, and first horse,
who knows how many years ago. I really don't see anyone person/trainer,
saying that they discovered a new method.
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My Mare Stella has always done this: Every time she thinks there is FOOD
coming, or just when I show up (she also thinks that means FOOD I
guess) she will run over to her special spot and pee. I think she is just
preparing for action !
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi, we have had wonderful luck with a full cheek copper roller, as well as the
full cheek waterford. Both bits give Bjorn Olav lots of relaxation, and they
have been rounding beautifully. They are salivating like crazy, and taking cues
from the leg
with any of
the snaffle bits, even the KK ones and the Myler bits. -- What
famous horseman said . . . . Let your horse be your teacher. ?
I remember reading somewhere that Fjords generally have low palates
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I am far from an expert on horse training but I did teach school for 36
1/2 years so I can say with some authority that if one learning style worked
for all kids, my job would have been a lot less complicated...and, possibly,
less interesting. How
This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Unfriendly!!! Nope, just the fact that you have a way of training a horse
and you are an expert in that way. Others in their way. Hopefully we will
never all be doing it the same way! Jean Gayle
Author
'The Colonel's Daughter
Occupied
,, and whole nine yards, with no problems.
I even have a Bitless driving bridle. And yes, it works very well.
Every horse if different, and each will favor or work better in different
kinds of bits. Personally I feel, that I rather work with the horse to find
out
what the horse likes and works best
snaffle. However the bit makers don't want to
put their name on a piece of rust. So, I might end up making my own. I find
the Glory people unwilling to work with me. Oh, one other point, Mylar bits
off the wall, are made in China. If you want a custom, they will make it
for you
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Since I can't post to the list, because my server uses a word that starts
with a ' V ' in their signature, my good friend Jean is offering to relay.
Thank you Jean.
And thank you Wayne for your very informative post on bits.
I see the same
This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To Jerry Fritz, You make some very good points and I am especially impressed
with your discussion about old iron bits. I had a wall full and have given
away fifty or so. Any junk store or antique store usually has them on the
wall some place
This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Ellen, I do not know which Jean you are talking to as there are two of
us!!! You are an expert in what you do (and your kind horse) and others are
experts in what they do. So, lets all be friends Jean Gayle
Author
'The Colonel's
This message is from: Joan griffin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I started this discussion of bits because I plan to enter some of
the English classes at the National Show in Winona. I will not be
participating in the evaluation or in dressage classes. As Mike May
quoted from the rule book
This message is from: lhcarriage [EMAIL PROTECTED]
May 7th our town of Etna CA had their Parade and it was a beautiful day. One
of the entries was a group of eight riders ( mix of breeds ) who are
involved in the local horse program . They work with troubled kids and
their horses. This part of
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In a message dated 5/17/2006 2:30:22 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
A horse can't be evaluated in dressage unless he goes by the rules. We can't
say our Fjords are as good as Warmbloods in dressage, except we need a
Kimberwick.
This message is from: Green Valley Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Bits Evaluations
Re: Pat Holland's question
The oldest NFHR Evaluation Handbook that I have is from 2002.
Riding English: Any bit approved by USA Equestrian Dressage rules
( which would mean snaffles only)
I would guess
to allow the use of Kimberwick's for Intro or Pelhams for Advanced
tests...but since Ardeth and Pat have brought it up, it does make sense
to me to allow them. Today I re-read the equipment directives for the
Western tests, and did find that there is a disparate in-balance in what
category of bits
This message is from: Warren Stockwell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Now all will know my lack of knowledge in the show ring. my experience is
pretty limited so this conversation is very interesting but a bit over my
head. Probably shouldn't even pipe in : )
I got my riding knowledge from the school of hard
This message is from: Genie Dethloff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Karen,
Thanks for your post. I'm sorry to hear that you had to undergo foot
surgery and I hope your foot is healing well. I just started some
medication that makes me very tired and will shortly make me very
pissy so I too am having
This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I am always amused, remember, I am an octogenarian, with the majority being
attacked by the minority!! It is suddenly turmoil, hurt feelings and then
placating to make changes. There are so many options and so many styles I
guess this must occur.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In a message dated 5/16/2006 10:22:12 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Guess what? I have a 6 yo mare who has nothing noticeable or technically
wrong w/ her mouth + palate, (even did a bit seat for her) but she is
VERY sensitive
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Ah, but the a Kimberwick DOES come in a low port. And if
used on the full ring or the upper slot, there is no leverage.
So... Why does it not qualify as a snaffle?
According to what I understand from reading the USEF/USDF rules, the
problem with
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fjords are not the only horses which are by nature very strong
and well muscled horses. The warmbloods that are controlled in dressage
by the snaffle bits at lower levels are also pretty mighty.
The snaffle bit has no leverage so
This message is from: Lori Albrough [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I ask what are your tricks
with a good stop on the snaffle for a horse under saddle.
Hi Bonnie,
I teach them to stop or come back when I sit a little heavier and close
my upper thigh muscles a bit. If you do
and have
wonderfully trained horses that go in ported
bits, but they do not ride with continual contact
and their bit and/or curb are not engaged all the
time, just the short times that they need it. We
also have hunt seat riders using all kinds of
snaffles and Kimberwickes bits. Most
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The snaffle does have leverage, or certainly can give pain as it contacts
the roof of the mouth as it buckles and fjordies have low pallets. Jean
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There have been some interesting discussions about bits in the last few
digest issues.
The NFHR Evaluation Program is a work in progress and is always open to
discussion
and revision. The question of bits were discussed
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Wait . a broken bit and a snaffle bit are describing two different things. A
snaffle is a bit that works off a ring or 'D' with no to extremely little
leverage. It can have a broken mouthpiece or a mullen mouthpeice, etc. A
broken mouth
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According to the USEF/USDF rules, kimberwicke bits are not permitted in
USEF/USDF-recognized dressage competitions at ANY level.
See: http://www.goodhorseman.org/Legal%20Bits.pdf
DeeAnna
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Hello from Olivia Farm,
I just wanted to point out that the Advanced English test is based on a First
Level dressage test. While this is not extremely advanced as dressage goes, it
does require some further training, which is what
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