Bit Gurus....Bit to Use after D Ring?

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fulltiltfilly Reg. Dec 2008	Posted 2015-09-24 9:15 AM Subject: Bit Gurus....Bit to Use after D Ring?
I hate cooking and cleaning Posts: 3314 Location: Jersey Girl	My horse currently runs with out issue in a D ring snaffle....He is 8 yrs old, had a late start in life as far as breaking/riding etc (he was 4.5 yr old). We are just starting to clock in the bottom of the 3D, no issues. At some point, shouldn't he be moving on to another bit? Opinions and suggetions?
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ampratt Reg. Dec 2012	Posted 2015-09-24 9:17 AM Subject: RE: Bit Gurus....Bit to Use after D Ring?
Elite Veteran Posts: 669 Location: Central Texas	I would keep him in the lightest bit possible for as long as possible if he is listening to you and working.
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jewishprincess Reg. May 2013	Posted 2015-09-24 12:33 PM Subject: RE: Bit Gurus....Bit to Use after D Ring?
Veteran Posts: 227 Location: Heart of Texas	I agree. Why change what works?
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cavyrunsbarrels Reg. Dec 2010	Posted 2015-09-24 12:52 PM Subject: RE: Bit Gurus....Bit to Use after D Ring?
Red Bull Agressive Posts: 5981 Location: North Dakota	I also would stay with that as long as possible. If you do need a small step up eventually maybe something like a goostree simplicity, sweet 6, or myler hbt would be options to look at.
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Thistle2011 Reg. Mar 2012	Posted 2015-09-24 1:30 PM Subject: RE: Bit Gurus....Bit to Use after D Ring?
The BHW Book Worm Posts: 1768	I have a horse I run in a smooth D ring. I tried a Loomis it worked well but went back to my D ring. If it aint broke don't fix it. the horse is extremely powerful and its pretty cool when people see her run hard, stop light as a feather and walk out of the arena loose on a snaffle.
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soonergirl98 Reg. Oct 2009	Posted 2015-09-24 1:47 PM Subject: RE: Bit Gurus....Bit to Use after D Ring?
Expert Posts: 2013 Location: Piedmont, OK	If I feel like they need a little more than a D ring I will try a Jr. Cowhorse or a Carol Goosetree gag.
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fulltiltfilly Reg. Dec 2008	Posted 2015-09-24 1:57 PM Subject: RE: Bit Gurus....Bit to Use after D Ring?
I hate cooking and cleaning Posts: 3314 Location: Jersey Girl	Thank you everyone for your replies...I was thinking the same (keeping it) but just wasn't sure! He does work well in it and I have no problems with him not listening.
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