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LeterBuck Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2014-04-13 8:16 PM Subject: perfect bit shank going through horses mouth
Extreme Veteran Posts: 349	So I got my perfect bit and the only thing that i dont love is that the shanks(mainly the right) will go through my horses mouth(as if hes grabbing it) but only when i ride two handed. Anyone else have this happen? Is the curb chain supposed to be a little more loose than normal? Would that help?
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cheryl makofka Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-04-13 8:17 PM Subject: RE: perfect bit shank going through horses mouth
The Advice Guru Posts: 6419	Sounds like you are pulling too much.
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LeterBuck Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2014-04-13 10:10 PM Subject: RE: perfect bit shank going through horses mouth
Extreme Veteran Posts: 349	It happens if i just barely ask for bend. I ride pretty light handed.
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Rodeodreamqueen Reg. Feb 2014	Posted 2014-04-13 10:55 PM Subject: RE: perfect bit shank going through horses mouth
	I have bit guards on all of my bits. I'm wondering if that would help you any.
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LeterBuck Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2014-04-13 11:15 PM Subject: RE: perfect bit shank going through horses mouth
Extreme Veteran Posts: 349	It is really weird because I have used the same bit(but used) on him a lot. Just bought this one and from ride number one the shank wants to go in his mouth...Dropped it out to make sure i had it on right...and eveything looked normal.
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2014-04-13 11:19 PM Subject: RE: perfect bit shank going through horses mouth
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	LeterBuck - 2014-04-13 11:15 PM It is really weird because I have used the same bit(but used) on him a lot. Just bought this one and from ride number one the shank wants to go in his mouth...Dropped it out to make sure i had it on right...and eveything looked normal. Did you compare the two bits to make sure the shanks are the same lenght, are could the shanks on the new bit have more of a cruve to them? That is strange that you are having this problem with the new bit.
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Linda D Reg. Jan 2007	Posted 2014-04-14 8:31 AM Subject: RE: perfect bit shank going through horses mouth
Been Blessed Posts: 7587 Location: Living in my Promised Land	I have three Perfect bits and use them every day. I have never had this problem. I would guess that there is something defective in the bit.
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perfectbit Reg. Aug 2004	Posted 2014-04-14 10:23 AM Subject: RE: perfect bit shank going through horses mouth
Darren Stoner Posts: 121 Location: Fairfield, Texas	One thing that could cause it, if your headstall isn't pulled up enough. We see a lot of people that ride our bit with it too low in a horses' mouth. With the ball-joint, it allows the mouthpiece to hang down, so you might need to pull it up a little higher than other bits. If you have any questions or problems with our bits, please give us a call. Darren is always happy to answer questions about the bits....just give him a call (918-244-1194).
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LeterBuck Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2014-04-14 3:38 PM Subject: RE: perfect bit shank going through horses mouth
Extreme Veteran Posts: 349	Thank you I will check when I ride him later today. That May be the case
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LeterBuck Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2014-04-15 6:45 PM Subject: RE: perfect bit shank going through horses mouth
Extreme Veteran Posts: 349	Much better by putting it higher up!
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Bibliafarm Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2014-04-15 6:48 PM Subject: RE: perfect bit shank going through horses mouth
Warmblood with Wings Posts: 27846 Location: Florida..	I was thinking bit isnt adjusted properly at all to. glad you fixed it.
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perfectbit Reg. Aug 2004	Posted 2014-04-17 11:54 AM Subject: RE: perfect bit shank going through horses mouth
Darren Stoner Posts: 121 Location: Fairfield, Texas	Great! Once again if anyone has questions about The Perfect Bit, just give us a call. Thanks
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