dieseldog
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So how strong do you think this bit is?
Quiz - How strong is this bit?
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PapaFrita
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Ah well, THAT particular bit won't stop PF at all and all the others will (I assume; I've not tried the last three)
PapaFrita
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*grumble grumble* Why only one choice??
Annette4
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How strong are the hands attached
kerilli
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umm, depends which mouthpiece it is tbh!
dieseldog
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umm, depends which mouthpiece it is tbh!
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Well yes it does, but the ringside critic is going to sneer at me just from what they can see on the outside of the horses mouth.
umm, depends which mouthpiece it is tbh!
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Well yes it does, but the ringside critic is going to sneer at me just from what they can see on the outside of the horses mouth.
Ezme
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Thats a myler combination bit isn't it. I've stopped thinking of bits with severity seeing as it all depends on mouth conformation. I mean a fat, jointed snaffle on a fleshy tounge is much more sevear then a thin mullen mouth straight bar anything!
That bit, i'd say not as sevear as looks as pressure is distributed across mouth, nose and chin. plus mouthpiece is probably more shaped. Very hard to tell tho
That bit, i'd say not as sevear as looks as pressure is distributed across mouth, nose and chin. plus mouthpiece is probably more shaped. Very hard to tell tho
PapaFrita
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umm, depends which mouthpiece it is tbh!
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Oh yes good point. Oops. Assumed low port comfort which is what I've got.
umm, depends which mouthpiece it is tbh!
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Oh yes good point. Oops. Assumed low port comfort which is what I've got.
Bossanova
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Strong enough that I could hold Boss in it for sj but not strong enough that I could hold him in it xc so therefore not all that strong!!
PapaFrita
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umm, depends which mouthpiece it is tbh!
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Well yes it does, but the ringside critic is going to sneer at me just from what they can see on the outside of the horses mouth.
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Either that, or they'll all go out and get one!!
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umm, depends which mouthpiece it is tbh!
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Well yes it does, but the ringside critic is going to sneer at me just from what they can see on the outside of the horses mouth.
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Either that, or they'll all go out and get one!!
Irishcobs
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Only one choice?
Not that strong. Its a nice bit would prefer to use that than anything else if I needed more that a snaffle.
Not that strong. Its a nice bit would prefer to use that than anything else if I needed more that a snaffle.
dieseldog
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Strong enough that I could hold Boss in it for sj but not strong enough that I could hold him in it xc so therefore not all that strong!!
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Nope - that is Spot's bit! This is a Spot reject. Boss would have eaten this one for breakfast.
It's a triple barrel mullen mouth snaffle.
It is actually milder than a 3 ring gag on the top big ring, even with the reins on the bottom ring. It is just slightly stronger than a snaffle.
A perfect example of how something looks strong but in actual fact is very well designed and works on the horse in a different way and is actually a very mild bit.
Strong enough that I could hold Boss in it for sj but not strong enough that I could hold him in it xc so therefore not all that strong!!
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Nope - that is Spot's bit! This is a Spot reject. Boss would have eaten this one for breakfast.
It's a triple barrel mullen mouth snaffle.
It is actually milder than a 3 ring gag on the top big ring, even with the reins on the bottom ring. It is just slightly stronger than a snaffle.
A perfect example of how something looks strong but in actual fact is very well designed and works on the horse in a different way and is actually a very mild bit.
kerilli
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not as strong as a vulcanite pelham for my mare, really depends on the horse (as ever)!
Janette
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Clever thread.
MistletoeMegan
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DD, that is Satan's Bit! You can't post that picture on HHO
Not a very strong bit probably, even though I've only seen her once I wouldn't think that there was a strong mouthpiece in there as I doubt Dolly would be too fond about that
It's a nice bit - distributes the pressure and a good alternative to increasing the severity of the mouthpiece.
Not a very strong bit probably, even though I've only seen her once I wouldn't think that there was a strong mouthpiece in there as I doubt Dolly would be too fond about that
Natch
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so what does the mouthpiece look like? Never seen one of these I don't think!
RachelB
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Boss - yours has one less ring (well the one I have does, unless you also have the one in DD's pic
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I borrowed Boss's bit for the coloured cob I ride, she is unruly in her kimblewick because she hates the Cambridge mouthpiece, she's stoppable in a single joint pelham but she still dislikes it - but this bit she LOVES. She is so much softer in it and much easier to hold, which I am pretty convinced is because she has a sensitive mouth and the combi bits disperse the pressure over the nose too which Kit likes.
So in answer to the question, as always, it depends very much on the horse's likes and dislikes, and of course the rider's hands! (Total cop-out of doing the poll, sorry!
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I borrowed Boss's bit for the coloured cob I ride, she is unruly in her kimblewick because she hates the Cambridge mouthpiece, she's stoppable in a single joint pelham but she still dislikes it - but this bit she LOVES. She is so much softer in it and much easier to hold, which I am pretty convinced is because she has a sensitive mouth and the combi bits disperse the pressure over the nose too which Kit likes.
So in answer to the question, as always, it depends very much on the horse's likes and dislikes, and of course the rider's hands! (Total cop-out of doing the poll, sorry!
RachelB
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so what does the mouthpiece look like? Never seen one of these I don't think!
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This is the short-shank one Boss has with the same mouthpiece:
http://www.tds-saddlers.com/ProductImages/16269.JPG
so what does the mouthpiece look like? Never seen one of these I don't think!
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This is the short-shank one Boss has with the same mouthpiece:
http://www.tds-saddlers.com/ProductImages/16269.JPG
seabiscuit
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I had more control in a french link snaffle than this bit!! (on Woody)
Its pretty mild, weaker than a french link snaffle thats for sure!
Its pretty mild, weaker than a french link snaffle thats for sure!
Natch
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thank you. That does look lovely and gentle.
Hmm new thing every day and all that
Hmm new thing every day and all that
kirstyhen
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Not only a dreadfully severe bit, but a standing martingale a well, you must be a vile, cruel owner!
dieseldog
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so what does the mouthpiece look like? Never seen one of these I don't think!
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This is the short-shank one Boss has with the same mouthpiece:
http://www.tds-saddlers.com/ProductImages/16269.JPG
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Yes, that's the mouthpiece.
She really likes it. When I got her she was in a 3 ring and I couldn't touch the reins - in this I can take a contact and have steering.
The standing martingale helps with the non stop leaping. She probably looks like she doesn't need it, but I think it is a mental thing because she behaves with it on, but is a madam without it.
This is her in a 3 ring
Much happier in the Myler - I think I have her Standing Martingale looser than they did as well. But I would never have tried the Myler on her if it hadn't been sat in our tackroom
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so what does the mouthpiece look like? Never seen one of these I don't think!
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This is the short-shank one Boss has with the same mouthpiece:
http://www.tds-saddlers.com/ProductImages/16269.JPG
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Yes, that's the mouthpiece.
She really likes it. When I got her she was in a 3 ring and I couldn't touch the reins - in this I can take a contact and have steering.
The standing martingale helps with the non stop leaping. She probably looks like she doesn't need it, but I think it is a mental thing because she behaves with it on, but is a madam without it.
This is her in a 3 ring
Much happier in the Myler - I think I have her Standing Martingale looser than they did as well. But I would never have tried the Myler on her if it hadn't been sat in our tackroom
SecretSquirrell379
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Myler combination, my mare used to be in one and she was really really strong in it. My one used poll pressure and she fought it the whole time. The leather 'nose band' also have her a lump on her nose. She is now in a french link snaffle and is a lot better, still a little strong at times but nowhere near as bad as she was.
Some bits work on some horses and not on others, its horses for courses as they say!!
Some bits work on some horses and not on others, its horses for courses as they say!!
JM07
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I ride JM in the shortshank version..assuming this has the same mouthpiece??
it is a "nice" bit for him as he goes really well in a german hackamore but i cant be arsed to try the hackamore with a snaffle TBH...
It is, IMO a nice bit to use....giving the best of both worlds without the tug tug...
NOT all horses/ponies like them tho...
it is a "nice" bit for him as he goes really well in a german hackamore but i cant be arsed to try the hackamore with a snaffle TBH...
It is, IMO a nice bit to use....giving the best of both worlds without the tug tug...
NOT all horses/ponies like them tho...
saddlesore
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I guess it just depends on your neddy! I tried a short shank combo on mine and he went LOOPY!! Totally hated it, must've been sore because he never behaves like that. And to think i was going to buy him a nice expensive bit too, ungratefull.........