Posted 2018-01-22 4:18 PM Subject: Bit progression
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What is your progression that you usually go through but wise with your colts after the o ring? How do you know it’s time to move them to a different bit? TIA
Posted 2018-01-23 7:49 AM Subject: RE: Bit progression
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After an O ring I usually go to a draw gag or Carol Goosetree bit, depending on the horse or I might do both to see what the horse prefers. After those I go into a Jr Cowhorse type of bit and start with a leather curb, then go from leather to rope, then chain last. All depends on what the horse likes and what fits with your hands. Usually after a couple of months or years going through this process I can either keep my horse in a Jr Cowhorse or they might need a little more help when they're going fast on the pattern. Usually I'll keep whatever mouthpiece that particular horse likes from the Jr Cowhorse but I'll switch to a bit with a little more purchase and shank, like a Sherry Cervi short shank. And there you have it!
Posted 2018-01-23 6:35 PM Subject: RE: Bit progression
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Posts: 456 Location: SW MO
cecollins0811 - 2018-01-23 7:49 AM
After an O ring I usually go to a draw gag or Carol Goosetree bit, depending on the horse or I might do both to see what the horse prefers. After those I go into a Jr Cowhorse type of bit and start with a leather curb, then go from leather to rope, then chain last. All depends on what the horse likes and what fits with your hands. Usually after a couple of months or years going through this process I can either keep my horse in a Jr Cowhorse or they might need a little more help when they're going fast on the pattern. Usually I'll keep whatever mouthpiece that particular horse likes from the Jr Cowhorse but I'll switch to a bit with a little more purchase and shank, like a Sherry Cervi short shank. And there you have it!
I tried a goosetree delight today.. and it was a little much. In the arena and going around the barrels the horse is fine in an o ring. When I go out to exercise I just don't have enough "woah" when I take her out in the pasture and long trot/lope her
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