Posted 2015-07-03 9:57 PM Subject: Help - Double twisted bit with long shank
Legal Beagle
Posts: 2809 Location: Central Okla.
I'm wondering what everyone's opinion of this bit is, from people that have actually used one. What is it for and what will it help with. I was thinking maybe it would help my big strong gelding with lift and whoa when needed, he's a free runner. I've found alot of info online about how cruel they are to the horses mouth. But Charmayne has this bit in her line. OPINIONS PLEASE.
Posted 2015-07-03 11:52 PM Subject: RE: Help - Double twisted bit with long shank
Elite Veteran
Posts: 1131
We show gaited horses in this bit usually. It's not quite got the feel I would want in any barrel horse I run, but If I had one that was REALLY flexy, this will really stand them up. Or at least, it does in gaited horses, makes them stay straight.
I don't think this is what you want from the sounds of it. I would maybe go single twisted wire pozzi long shank lifter? I think that would get you more of the lift and whoa you are looking for.
Posted 2015-07-04 8:20 AM Subject: RE: Help - Double twisted bit with long shank
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 477 Location: Lost in the swamps
Second that, not my choice of bits. L&W makes lifer bits. And check out professionals choice pozzi collection, as well as their derby collection. And classic equine just came out with a long shank lifter designed by Carroll goostree.
Posted 2015-07-04 8:49 PM Subject: RE: Help - Double twisted bit with long shank
Elite Veteran
Posts: 1035 Location: TN
Maybe look at the Molly Powell Solid Run bit - it has a chain mouth and comes in a medium or longer shank. I have the longer shank for my horse (he tends to get strong and be more of a free runner) and it has plenty of bend and whoa and enough lift.
Help - Double twisted bit with long shank
