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 I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | I have one that I used on a horse years ago that was way too bendy. Worked well. |
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  More bootie than waist!
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | I saw a used 5" on BRN4D classifieds. http://www.brn4dclassifieds.com/classified/barrel-racing-bits-listing-1368.aspx#.Vpq6G1LIjwM |
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Location: TEXAS | CYA Ranch - 2016-01-16 3:39 PM
I saw a used 5" on BRN4D classifieds. http://www.brn4dclassifieds.com/classified/barrel-racing-bits-listing-1368.aspx#.Vpq6G1LIjwM
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 Another Barbossa
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Location: Central Iowa, surrounded by corn! | I use one! Love it! I wrap all my bits in seal-tex tape. Much happier horses and the bits still do their jobs! |
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 Swedish Hippie Chick
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Location: Deep South | They are not hard to find. I've seen them on several sites. Are these made by Greg Darnall or another maker? |
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Extreme Veteran
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| Tack stop carries them they have Connie combs collection,i used mine again today has my horse more elevated in the front which he needed. |
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Curve Ball
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Location: Pelham, TN | If you have not found this bit, www.shallowcreekbits.com made the original one! Boyce made it for Bret Monroe and Jet's Bye Bye many moons ago!!! Definitely a winning combination!!!  |
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Location: Lost in the swamps | I recently got the short shank and absolutely love it!!! Stiffens one that is noodley. (Mine is) I'm planning on running him a few times in it to see how he does. |
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Zeal Queen
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Location: TEXAS | What difference would the 2" make on the shanks? I just bought the 7" but can't say that I love it yet! |
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Porta Potty Pants
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| Will this bit help a horse that is stiff going into the turn (need for lift) but noodly on the back side? My guy can needs a little help when we are at a full run. At home or slow work, I could probably ride him in an S-hack (and have). Add the thrill of competition - a little more is needed. |
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Location: Lost in the swamps | slacy09 - 2016-01-27 9:00 AM
What difference would the 2" make on the shanks? I just bought the 7" but can't say that I love it yet!
I have te short shank and my horse is super sensitive and he likes it. It's almost tooo much bit, so I would imagine a 7" would give you more rate and leverage, it would be way to much for him. |
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Location: Lost in the swamps | azsun - 2016-01-27 1:01 PM
Will this bit help a horse that is stiff going into the turn (need for lift) but noodly on the back side? My guy can needs a little help when we are at a full run. At home or slow work, I could probably ride him in an S-hack (and have). Add the thrill of competition - a little more is needed.
My horse is like this exactly!! A noodle on the back side!! And it helps tremendously!! Stiffens him up a bit without havig to use a bigger bit. |
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Porta Potty Pants
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| imturnin3 - 2016-01-27 2:12 PM
azsun - 2016-01-27 1:01 PM
Will this bit help a horse that is stiff going into the turn (need for lift) but noodly on the back side? My guy can needs a little help when we are at a full run. At home or slow work, I could probably ride him in an S-hack (and have). Add the thrill of competition - a little more is needed.
My horse is like this exactly!! A noodle on the back side!! And it helps tremendously!! Stiffens him up a bit without havig to use a bigger bit.
Thanks! Do you use the 5" or 7"? |
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Location: Lost in the swamps | azsun - 2016-01-27 9:06 PM
imturnin3 - 2016-01-27 2:12 PM
azsun - 2016-01-27 1:01 PM
Will this bit help a horse that is stiff going into the turn (need for lift) but noodly on the back side? My guy can needs a little help when we are at a full run. At home or slow work, I could probably ride him in an S-hack (and have). Add the thrill of competition - a little more is needed.
My horse is like this exactly!! A noodle on the back side!! And it helps tremendously!! Stiffens him up a bit without havig to use a bigger bit.
Thanks! Do you use the 5" or 7"?
I have the 5" |
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