3Beasties
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http://www.shiresequestrian.co.uk/shop/product.php?productid=806&cat=0&page=1
If it didn't have the little copper rings in the middle would it be stronger?
Thanks
Would you class this bit as Strong?
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http://www.shiresequestrian.co.uk/shop/product.php?productid=806&cat=0&page=1
If it didn't have the little copper rings in the middle would it be stronger?
Thanks
BobbyMondeo
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I would say it was VERY strong but i dont like the look of it for some reason
PennyJ
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Yes.
Paint it Lucky
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It is quite strong, I have a very similar one which i use on my horse out hunting/cross countrying as he gets strong then and nothing else will stop him whereas he really listens to this bit as he can't lean on it and it is quite precise. I don't school in it though as I feel it is too severe for that.
Quarrybank
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It's not as strong as people think as the leverage isn't as much as other gag type bits.
It's a fantastic bit (in the right hands) I used to SJ Quinn in it, as it really sits them on their hocks. He has a soft mouth & loved this bit. The copper help then salivate & not try & lean.
v v cheap to..... mine was £9 - bargin.
It's a fantastic bit (in the right hands) I used to SJ Quinn in it, as it really sits them on their hocks. He has a soft mouth & loved this bit. The copper help then salivate & not try & lean.
v v cheap to..... mine was £9 - bargin.
indi4
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I'd class it as a fair strong bit
Enfys
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It would be a lot stronger if you put a curb chain on it I think.
As curbs go, on my 1-10 rating I'd only say about a 5.
As curbs go, on my 1-10 rating I'd only say about a 5.
hellybelly6
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Not too bad, its similar to a pelham, but without the curb. It also has a frenk link type of joint in the middle which will reduce the nutcracker action.
Sprout
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Its a great bit - my daughter uses it on her pony for XC and he goes really well in it.
houdini
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Yes looks hideous- would you want that in your mouth?
PapaFrita
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Moderate. I have a similar one with a french link.
flyingfeet
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Yes looks hideous- would you want that in your mouth?
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Clearly you have not thought about this at all, and are doing the typical "oh er its something different". Your utter ignorance of bits astounds me!
Think about it:
1. This bit is double jointed, its kinder on the tongue and the roof of the mouth than a single joint
2. The rings are there for the horse to play with, this bit is a pacifier for the busy mouthed
3. This bit is a take on the universal reversible, you can use the smooth or ridged side on the bars, depending on the horse
4. This bit has options, use middle ring for snaffle, use 2 reins for different aids, use one rein on the bottom ring, add an american curb to change the action. Use roundings for a mixed action.
How you use this bit will effect the end result, but if you are using light hands and never hauling then this bit will be milder and more ergonomic than a single joint snaffle.
Yes looks hideous- would you want that in your mouth?
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Clearly you have not thought about this at all, and are doing the typical "oh er its something different". Your utter ignorance of bits astounds me!
Think about it:
1. This bit is double jointed, its kinder on the tongue and the roof of the mouth than a single joint
2. The rings are there for the horse to play with, this bit is a pacifier for the busy mouthed
3. This bit is a take on the universal reversible, you can use the smooth or ridged side on the bars, depending on the horse
4. This bit has options, use middle ring for snaffle, use 2 reins for different aids, use one rein on the bottom ring, add an american curb to change the action. Use roundings for a mixed action.
How you use this bit will effect the end result, but if you are using light hands and never hauling then this bit will be milder and more ergonomic than a single joint snaffle.
3Beasties
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Thanks for all your replies.
I asked the question due to a comment someone made to me (a bit like houndini's comment
) that made me think it might be more severe than I actually realised.
I have used this bit on several horse and ponies over the last couple of years (and will carry on using it!). They all seem to really like it and go well in it which I guess is what matters most.
Thanks again
I asked the question due to a comment someone made to me (a bit like houndini's comment
I have used this bit on several horse and ponies over the last couple of years (and will carry on using it!). They all seem to really like it and go well in it which I guess is what matters most.
Thanks again
KatB
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No its not severe. It is a much nicer bit than a dutch gag IMHO as the shanks are barely longer than the diameter of a loose ring snaffle.