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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Depends on the horse, some are better with a leather and some are better with a chain. One gelding I have I use a nylon cord/rope. |
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| I have a *sensitive* type mare that only rides in a leather strap. Leather headstall, no snaps, etc. I want everything to be as soft as possible on her. They can really change the perception of a bit to a younger horse. Usually transitioning from an Oring to something with a bit of shank I would keep a leather stocking stuffer unti the horse is comfortable and understands the step up from the Oring. Once you are looking for a quicker response you can step up from leather to a soft chain. The tightness of the bridle can also change on a gag bit too. If you have a stronger horse and you need fast reaction you can tighten it a bit more versus a younger colt with some gag you can leave it looser, teach them to carry it and react to the gag as you ask.
The thing that drives me crazy is I wish bit makers would stop putting those crazy long chains on all their bits. I wish they would lower the cost of the bit 5-10$ and leave that chain off. Usually it is too long and most people are too lazy to cut it off if they shorten it. So it just dangles off the one side. Pet Peeve!!!
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| graceofahorse - 2020-09-02 12:47 PM
I have a *sensitive* type mare that only rides in a leather strap. Leather headstall, no snaps, etc. I want everything to be as soft as possible on her.
They can really change the perception of a bit to a younger horse. Usually transitioning from an Oring to something with a bit of shank I would keep a leather stocking stuffer unti the horse is comfortable and understands the step up from the Oring. Once you are looking for a quicker response you can step up from leather to a soft chain.
The tightness of the bridle can also change on a gag bit too. If you have a stronger horse and you need fast reaction you can tighten it a bit more versus a younger colt with some gag you can leave it looser, teach them to carry it and react to the gag as you ask.
The thing that drives me crazy is I wish bit makers would stop putting those crazy long chains on all their bits. I wish they would lower the cost of the bit 5-10$ and leave that chain off. Usually it is too long and most people are too lazy to cut it off if they shorten it. So it just dangles off the one side. Pet Peeve!!!
Right lol I am not sure why they make an average size bit with an extremely long chain. My seasoned horse is very push style and I have a loose chain on him, but wondering if I should switch to a leather strap instead because he really doesn't need much force. |
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Location: Rc | simplytaylor16 - 2020-09-02 10:11 AM
graceofahorse - 2020-09-02 12:47 PM
I have a *sensitive* type mare that only rides in a leather strap. Leather headstall, no snaps, etc. I want everything to be as soft as possible on her.
They can really change the perception of a bit to a younger horse. Usually transitioning from an Oring to something with a bit of shank I would keep a leather stocking stuffer unti the horse is comfortable and understands the step up from the Oring. Once you are looking for a quicker response you can step up from leather to a soft chain.
The tightness of the bridle can also change on a gag bit too. If you have a stronger horse and you need fast reaction you can tighten it a bit more versus a younger colt with some gag you can leave it looser, teach them to carry it and react to the gag as you ask.
The thing that drives me crazy is I wish bit makers would stop putting those crazy long chains on all their bits. I wish they would lower the cost of the bit 5-10$ and leave that chain off. Usually it is too long and most people are too lazy to cut it off if they shorten it. So it just dangles off the one side. Pet Peeve!!!
Right lol I am not sure why they make an average size bit with an extremely long chain. My seasoned horse is very push style and I have a loose chain on him, but wondering if I should switch to a leather strap instead because he really doesn't need much force.
I don't use full chains because I usually ride off the track quarters. They're usually very sensitive and are used to nylon/leather straps, so that's what I tend to use during training. Personally, I favor a leather/chain mix such as this one: https://martinsaddlery.com/Details/Latigo%20Curb%20Strap/CSLC4 Works great on all of my horses. I only use it with a single chain (there is a couple with double chain) aswell as few chainlinks. 
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| Everything bit I have has a leather curb. I will start in leather and only go to chain if I have to to get one's attention. Usually, with proper training it's not necessary. I also seem to raise some pretty sensitive horses that don't take much pressure. |
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| simplytaylor16 - 2020-09-02 12:11 PM graceofahorse - 2020-09-02 12:47 PM I have a *sensitive* type mare that only rides in a leather strap. Leather headstall, no snaps, etc. I want everything to be as soft as possible on her georgetown essay prompts. They can really change the perception of a bit to a younger horse. Usually transitioning from an Oring to something with a bit of shank I would keep a leather stocking stuffer unti the horse is comfortable and understands the step up from the Oring. Once you are looking for a quicker response you can step up from leather to a soft chain. The tightness of the bridle can also change on a gag bit too. If you have a stronger horse and you need fast reaction you can tighten it a bit more versus a younger colt with some gag you can leave it looser, teach them to carry it and react to the gag as you ask.
The thing that drives me crazy is I wish bit makers would stop putting those crazy long chains on all their bits. I wish they would lower the cost of the bit 5-10$ and leave that chain off. Usually it is too long and most people are too lazy to cut it off if they shorten it. So it just dangles off the one side. Pet Peeve!!!
Right lol I am not sure why they make an average size bit with an extremely long chain. My seasoned horse is very push style and I have a loose chain on him, but wondering if I should switch to a leather strap instead because he really doesn't need much force. I always prefer the leather, feels more natural this way and gorse are responding differently and I think its somehow calms her down a bit
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