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Location: MI | I have a 5yo that I have used a cheapo snaffle on in the past, and it was alright, but he leaned on it and I felt had a delayed response. He works well in a Jim Warner, but since that's our 'running bit', I'd like to get something less/different for daily riding.
So, my question: Looking at Sherry Cervi's snaffles. I haven't ever had a good snaffle, will the weight make enough difference where I can go with the smooth and he'll probably respond better/quicker? or should I get the square? He wasn't bad in the old snaffle, just sluggish.
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| i had a mare hated snaffles, one day at the tack shop, they had one on the wall used myler for 10.00 bought the bit tried on all my horses they all rode better with that snaffle even the mare i had who had a wierd pallet did not like snaffles, would ride nicely with that snaffle. i know there are great bit makers would love to try some of there snaffles also. |
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Location: Missouri | I love the Cervi Square snaffle or a square mouth draw for daily riding and tuning. |
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| Have you tried a twisted wire? I prefer those instead of square snaffles. I like using a medium thickness one so it's not as harsh but still has a bit of a bite when needed. |
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Location: MI | Thanks! I haven't tried a twisted wire. I'd rather start gentler and move up if needed. Think I'll try the smooth first. Thanks! |
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Location: Ohio | I like a large chain snaffle or a 3 piece twisted wire snaffle for horses that are leaning on my hands. The chain snaffles are harder to find but great if you have a horse who is not only learning but also needs help with more flexion. Just remember the smaller the mouthpiece the more harsh it will be and light hands are needed with both. I always liked the weighted snaffles for somewhat lighter horses that still needed to be fine tuned, if they are well balanced than the smallest touch of the reins can be felt much easier thanks to the added weight. |
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| Ridenrun4745 - 2016-03-02 8:05 PM
Thanks! I haven't tried a twisted wire. I'd rather start gentler and move up if needed. Think I'll try the smooth first. Thanks!
Are you using an O-ring or D; Off set or centered; 3 piece or standard mouth? O-rings will have less contact as you'll have the "draw" similar to gag while the D rings will have less draw a bit quicker response.
You talk about "weight" of the bit - but quality will be important, even with basic type snaffles. I fully believe that you pay for what you get, especially with bits - I don't care for the Cervi line of snaffles, I think for the money you can put it towards buying a Tom Balding or Myler or something similar that will do more for you in the long run.
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