Vicki1986
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my instructor suggested a mcguiness (sp) to me can anyone show me what one is please. have tried searching on ebay but nothings coming up - probably as i'm not spelling it correctly. Thanks.
Bit - mcguiness?
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miller
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Vicki1986
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aha yes thats how she described it, thanks very much Miller.
Safina
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As ever I turn to trusty http://www.sustainabledressage.com/tack/bridle.php
About half way down....
"The magennis type snaffle is also too sharp for most horses. This has had rolls incorporated lengthwise inside the mouth bars, and the reason for that, I guess only Mr McGuinnes knows. The result it has on the horse is that of sharper edges in the mouth and things that move about to play with. But imagine sawing back and forth with this contraption. But it gets worse still..."
About half way down....
"The magennis type snaffle is also too sharp for most horses. This has had rolls incorporated lengthwise inside the mouth bars, and the reason for that, I guess only Mr McGuinnes knows. The result it has on the horse is that of sharper edges in the mouth and things that move about to play with. But imagine sawing back and forth with this contraption. But it gets worse still..."
ladyt25
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I use one of these for my horse for dressage as usually he's ridden in a gag but I can't wear that. It works fine for him and doesn't seem that sharp, he's just a little lighter than if he was in an ordinary snaffle. I thought it was just called a Guinnes though - now i know the proper name!
AnnaandStella
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As ever I turn to trusty http://www.sustainabledressage.com/tack/bridle.php
About half way down....
"The magennis type snaffle is also too sharp for most horses. This has had rolls incorporated lengthwise inside the mouth bars, and the reason for that, I guess only Mr McGuinnes knows. The result it has on the horse is that of sharper edges in the mouth and things that move about to play with. But imagine sawing back and forth with this contraption. But it gets worse still..."
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That guide is HILARIOUS!!! Really made me laugh.
As ever I turn to trusty http://www.sustainabledressage.com/tack/bridle.php
About half way down....
"The magennis type snaffle is also too sharp for most horses. This has had rolls incorporated lengthwise inside the mouth bars, and the reason for that, I guess only Mr McGuinnes knows. The result it has on the horse is that of sharper edges in the mouth and things that move about to play with. But imagine sawing back and forth with this contraption. But it gets worse still..."
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That guide is HILARIOUS!!! Really made me laugh.
aran
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i have one with the rollers in copper. i only use it very occasionally for schooling if they get heavy in the hand. i think its a good bit - but like all things it can be harsh if used badly.
miller
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These bits are not dressage legal - just to clarify from above and can't be used for dressage under BD Rules.
ladyt25
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I don't do 'proper' dressage as such but so far noone's said anything to me at the events I've done (maybe they don't know!)
Does the same apply for BE eventing? Ooh, best check my rule book on that one - don't want to end up bitless, that'll never work in the arena!
Does the same apply for BE eventing? Ooh, best check my rule book on that one - don't want to end up bitless, that'll never work in the arena!