gryff
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I was wondering about these too. Feedback is great.
I have been looking online and someone is selling cheaper versions of the micklem on ebay. Anyone bought one of these? Are they exactly the same or better to pay the full price? They look the same but that doesn't mean anything.
I've been wondering about these too, so would be interested in others' opinions. EBay feedback is great.
The Micklem will fit a draught or shire buy large horse and replace the browband with a larger one. They are very adjustable.
My advise would be to NOT try the bit and the bridle in conjunction when you start out try the bridle with his usual bit, and then try the bit with a standard bridle before trying them together otherwise you will not truly know which has the greatest effect. I have also found that bits with a leverage don't have the same level of effect when used in the micklem as the bridle is a lot more stable the pressure is distributed differently.
Good Luck!
You've just inspired me to put a post on Facebook asking my friends if anyone has one I could borrow to try. Archie sounds very similar to Ben so hoping it has the same effect! He has a huge head though. He's a 16.3 IDx and has an extra full bridle with cob cheek pieces (he's a freak) so hoping it will fit!
Go for it! Hopefully it will fit, I did like the fact that there were plenty of holes in the leather for adjustment, hope it works for your boy
I've got a friend's to borrow and I'm going to give it a go tonight. I'm fully expecting a miracle .
I'm a bit worried how I'll get it to fit as he has a hanging cheek and I'm not sure it's designed to go with that, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it!
I use it with a hanging cheek and it's fine.
I've got a friend's to borrow and I'm going to give it a go tonight. I'm fully expecting a miracle .
I'm a bit worried how I'll get it to fit as he has a hanging cheek and I'm not sure it's designed to go with that, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it!
My horse took a few days to settle in it, initially I think it felt a bit strange!
English Leather version is on some sites already, Micklem hire have it (can't remember how much) and Total Horse @ £229.95 (but they do give you a 10% off code when you enter the site).
My main concern is fit as B has an odd shaped head!
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