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| So I bought a used one, does it not need a curb chain or bit guards? I would love it if someone could post a pic with one on their headstall...I hope I have mine on right, but I didn't use a curb chain. Slightly confused sorry! |
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| Its a camarillo tender touch with the life saver mouth pc. Thanks. |
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Location: Missouri | Yes and yes. It's a shanked/curb bit, so it needs a curb chain to work as designed. I also use bit guards with mine. |
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| Do you use a metal chain curb or the nylon ones? I wish these bits came with curbs, my jr. cowhorse didnt' come with one either :( |
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Location: Missouri | Wild1 - 2014-07-28 10:08 PM Do you use a metal chain curb or the nylon ones? I wish these bits came with curbs, my jr. cowhorse didnt' come with one either :(
IMO, the type of curb chain you use will depend on your horse. If he is very sensitive, a double chain curb or even a leather curb would be a good choice. If he is a little stronger, a single chain might work better. I've never used a nylon curb strap and don't really like the idea of one...I would be scared that it might rub or burn.
I found this picture online. I know it's not exactly the same bit that you purchased, but it does show where to place the curb chain. You would also put the headstall on the same ring. The ring with the bit attachment will not have anything else attached to it. Of course, your bit guards will attach to the mouthpiece and slide out to each end.
Hope that helps some!
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| Thank you much!!  |
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| Where does a person buy a chain curb now? I looked at valley vet and SS tack and they all have leather or nylon ends... |
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| I use bit guards, and I have a nylon braided curb strap.
ETA: Never had an issue with this curb strap rubbing or burning
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| CocoChex - 2014-07-28 10:21 PM
I use bit guards, and I have a nylon braided curb strap.
ETA: Never had an issue with this curb strap rubbing or burning
Thanks for this pic too! |
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Location: Missouri | CocoChex - 2014-07-28 10:21 PM I use bit guards, and I have a nylon braided curb strap.
ETA: Never had an issue with this curb strap rubbing or burning
Oh! For some reason I had in mind a flat-nylon strap ( like a dog collar). I actually really like this one  my apologies to the OP! |
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| My girlfriend calls me the "Bit Guard Nazi!" I think ANY bit with ANY type of slide (gag) at all should have a bit guard. I figure even if it's not 100% necessary why not, it sure won't hurt anything! |
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Location: Oklahoma | Here is mine.... I use bit guards at times, and at times I don't...
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| country supply (horse.com) and smith brothers both have the solid chain one. I think they are 7$ at Horse.com |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | I use the wider flatter English chains on most horses. I hate when bits come with a chain because it usually means it's permanently attached on one end and a PIA to remove. And western bits inevitably have the knobby narrow chain on them.
And definitely yes to bit guards. |
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