I just bought a horse that was warmed up in a chain mouth O-ring, a Jr Cowhorse, or a gag bit (she said she just put him in whichever one she had with her). He has a bit that he runs well in, but I've been warming him up in a Wright medium shank bit with a chain mouth and it's not working well. He tends to get his head up high and wants to brace against the bit. I am working on that (I know it is partly a training issue) but I know I need to change the bit too. I am looking at a Loomis gag and a Goosetree simplicity. Based on what he was warmed up in before and his wanting to raise his head and not listen, which would you suggest? Or a different route altogether? Thank you.
Posted 2015-03-11 2:37 PM Subject: RE: Bit questions
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Southtxponygirl - 2015-03-11 10:39 AM Does he do this with the bit he runs in? I have always just use the bit that I ran my horse in to warm up.
Same here. I'm not co-ordinated enough to keep up with different bits and headstalls... I also have to stand on my trailer to reach my horses head...Short woman probs...
Posted 2015-03-11 11:55 PM Subject: RE: Bit questions
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Having grown up with a Mom who trained All Around horses, I get "event specific" tack. This horse has been taught that when it's competition bridle goes on, it is Game On! My question is... Why not use a Jr Cowhorse, or one of the other bits that the previous owner used to warm him up in?
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