Posted 2016-06-11 8:02 PM Subject: Favorite Bit to transition to?
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This horse is 4 and only ever been ridden in a comfort snaffle with rein rings but I feel it's time to bump her up to something else. What are the bits you all prefer to go to after a snaffle? I'm thinking I need something that's going to give her a little rate since she has no natural rate. Goosetree DeLight? Simplicity with a curb chain?
Posted 2016-06-13 10:31 PM Subject: RE: Favorite Bit to transition to?
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I would love to see what the responses are to this too. But personally I love the Charmayne James chappy bit, I've never had a horse that didn't like it and it still a soft transition bit for a horse moving out a snaffle.
Posted 2016-06-15 9:23 AM Subject: RE: Favorite Bit to transition to?
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Any short shank gag bit that is light and doesn't have too much gag will work. Young horses usually like gag bits because they get a bit of a "warning" before full pressure, but a lot of gag may scare a young horse.