Posted 2017-11-03 7:58 AM Subject: Charmayne James Bits
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Talk to me about Charmayne's bit line! I currently only own one of her bits but I'd love to hear from you about them and your past experiences! Love them, hate them?
Posted 2017-11-03 8:55 AM Subject: RE: Charmayne James Bits
Owner of a ratting catting machine
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They don't suit every riding style. If you don't ride with a lot of outside rein and you work your horse with a lot of bend, I think you'll need a different bit.
Posted 2017-11-03 10:15 AM Subject: RE: Charmayne James Bits
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Personally, I am not a fan. They've never fit any horse that I've had (so maybe it doesn't work with my riding style?) But I'm always open to try things if they work! I'm not saying I would never use one, I just haven't had luck with any =]
Posted 2017-11-03 11:48 AM Subject: RE: Charmayne James Bits
Owner of a ratting catting machine
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I think people buy them thinking that there will be a ton of rate and leverage in them, and I don't feel like there is. They're designed with an equal ratio so not tons of whoah as compared to a Pozzi or a Goosetree lifter.
They're really useful for me on a super broke horse to stay straight into the turn and really engage the hind quarters while staying snappy in the front end.
I like the chain and Waterford mouthpieces the best.
Charmayne James Bits
