What is your "go to" bit??

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mpindixie Reg. Mar 2016	Posted 2016-05-02 11:59 PM Subject: What is your "go to" bit??
Regular Posts: 56	What bit do you always find yourself grabbing to tune on your horse and why? My go to bit is a Dennis Moreland Sliding gag (twisted snaffle)-- I bought mine from Ed Wright but can be found on dmtack.com. It fits me and I can ride anything in it. I find that all my horses are softer in it, break at the poll, and just listen better in general. I am always looking to find more bits that fit me!
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Griz Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2016-05-03 5:10 AM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Industrial Srength Barrel Racer Posts: 7268	I like chain mouthpieces and short-shanked snaffle gags.
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cecollins0811 Reg. Aug 2013	Posted 2016-05-03 7:24 AM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Expert Posts: 1631 Location: Somewhere around here	Twisted Loomis gag. Will really soften one up and bring themselves back to you.
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stayceem Reg. May 2007	Posted 2016-05-03 8:08 AM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Not Afraid to Work Posts: 4717	I tend to always go for my tender touch and CJ Ryan. I no longer had my cervi slidegag, I loved that thing.
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WrapN3MN Reg. Mar 2008	Posted 2016-05-03 8:11 AM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
	I have a Dave Elliott that is designed a lot alike the Kathy James. I use it on literally everyone (KJ bit.JPG) Attachments ---------------- KJ bit.JPG (61KB - 182 downloads)
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SmokinGirlie Reg. Jun 2006	Posted 2016-05-03 8:53 AM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
It's not my fault I'm perfect Posts: 13739 Location: Where the long tails flow, ND	WrapN3MN - 2016-05-03 8:11 AM I have a Dave Elliott that is designed a lot alike the Kathy James. I use it on literally everyone Copy cat I love mine too! And I love this Dave (DaveElliott.JPG) Attachments ---------------- DaveElliott.JPG (22KB - 185 downloads)
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mruggles Reg. Oct 2008	Posted 2016-05-03 8:57 AM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Good Grief! Posts: 6343 Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta	Mine is a plain ole snaffle. ....m
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ND3canAddict Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2016-05-03 9:22 AM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Straight Shooter Posts: 5725 Location: SW North Dakota	I have a medium shank Ed Wright with a dog bone and a slow twist for my default. I really belive that there are so many "favorite" bits because IMO the "best" bit has more to do with each person's hands than the horse's preference or what the "experts" say is best...
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scwebster Reg. Mar 2013	Posted 2016-05-03 9:33 AM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Expert Posts: 2128	I ride chain bits on most everything. However I am really thinking of getting myself a nice gag to try.
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love2ridepre Reg. Apr 2014	Posted 2016-05-03 10:00 AM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Extreme Veteran Posts: 408	Carol goosetree simplicity bit with the dog bone for by big "yella fella" L&B copper wire bit for my little Spider Monkey
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DashNDustem Reg. Dec 2010	Posted 2016-05-03 10:04 AM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Elite Veteran Posts: 899 Location: Idaho	Love my Charmayne James chappy bit. Ive never met a horse that didn't like it.
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Herbie Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2016-05-03 12:36 PM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Whack and Roll Posts: 6342 Location: NE Texas	Old school Loomis with the wire over the poll....with her martingale set up.
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run n rate Reg. Feb 2007	Posted 2016-05-03 12:44 PM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Balance Beam and more... Posts: 11511 Location: 31 lengths farms	I always put off using medium shank for the longest time...I loaned a bridle to a friend years ago, it came back with a medium shanked locked 2 peice smooth Ed snaffle on it rather than the short twisted locked 2 piece, I freaking LOVE it!!! And so does everything I've put it on... It has replaced the Pretzel for the gelding and the little mare and Jr. Cow horse for the big mare as my go to for drilling or backing them off if need be. Heck its pretty much replaced everything.
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GLP Reg. Oct 2013	Posted 2016-05-03 1:21 PM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
I just read the headlines Posts: 4483	Dutton O ring smooth 3 piece snaffle. It has a nice weight to it and is not intimidating to most horses. They seem to love the taste and carry it well.
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07milch Reg. Mar 2012	Posted 2016-05-03 2:10 PM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Elite Veteran Posts: 682 Location: Northwest	Argentine snaffle. Works awesome on every horse I've ever put it on. It's a simple but but it works well with my hands/riding style.
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Katielovestbs Reg. Dec 2014	Posted 2016-05-03 2:59 PM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Extreme Veteran Posts: 460	Jr cowhorse! I've never had a horse that didn't tune up fabulous in that :) love training and running in this! I turn it upside down if I need less shank also :)
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IdahoBarrelRacer756 Reg. May 2015	Posted 2016-05-03 3:47 PM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Veteran Posts: 111	I'm a bit of a weirdo. I don't love bits. I go back to a bosal with leather split reins or a stop-and-turn hack. They're my training/tuning essentials. I try to get one running in a hack as soon as I can.
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rodeowithjoker Reg. Jun 2006	Posted 2016-05-03 5:47 PM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Am I really the Weirdo? Posts: 11181 Location: Kansas	ND3canAddict - 2016-05-03 9:22 AM I have a medium shank Ed Wright with a dog bone and a slow twist for my default. I really belive that there are so many "favorite" bits because IMO the "best" bit has more to do with each person's hands than the horse's preference or what the "experts" say is best... Amen sister!!! I am continually switching more horses to my Jim Warner hackamores because that bit fits my hands so well. I have several favorites to ride in at home - a smooth mouth 3-piece Jr. Cowhorse, a chain mouth Mike Beers and a chain mouth Rosie gag bit.
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hammer_time Reg. Jul 2007	Posted 2016-05-03 7:28 PM Subject: RE: What is your "go to" bit??
Money Eating Baggage Owner Posts: 9586 Location: Phoenix	Ed Wright Pretzel. Fits my hands and my horses' mouth. He hates anything laying across his tongue.
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