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Pebbles! Reg. Jun 2006	Posted 2015-07-03 9:57 PM Subject: Help - Double twisted bit with long shank
Legal Beagle Posts: 2809 Location: Central Okla.	I'm wondering what everyone's opinion of this bit is, from people that have actually used one. What is it for and what will it help with. I was thinking maybe it would help my big strong gelding with lift and whoa when needed, he's a free runner. I've found alot of info online about how cruel they are to the horses mouth. But Charmayne has this bit in her line. OPINIONS PLEASE. (240516.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 240516.jpg (12KB - 217 downloads)
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cheryl makofka Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2015-07-03 11:40 PM Subject: RE: Help - Double twisted bit with long shank
The Advice Guru Posts: 6419	Not my choice Any bit can be harsh in the wrong hands If you are wanting rate I would look at a grasshopper in either a 3 piece or chain mouth. I find with a single break some horses can evade the pressure
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FlyingHigh1454 Reg. Oct 2013	Posted 2015-07-03 11:52 PM Subject: RE: Help - Double twisted bit with long shank
Elite Veteran Posts: 1131	We show gaited horses in this bit usually. It's not quite got the feel I would want in any barrel horse I run, but If I had one that was REALLY flexy, this will really stand them up. Or at least, it does in gaited horses, makes them stay straight. I don't think this is what you want from the sounds of it. I would maybe go single twisted wire pozzi long shank lifter? I think that would get you more of the lift and whoa you are looking for.
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imturnin3 Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2015-07-04 8:20 AM Subject: RE: Help - Double twisted bit with long shank
Extreme Veteran Posts: 477 Location: Lost in the swamps	Second that, not my choice of bits. L&W makes lifer bits. And check out professionals choice pozzi collection, as well as their derby collection. And classic equine just came out with a long shank lifter designed by Carroll goostree.
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Pebbles! Reg. Jun 2006	Posted 2015-07-04 9:20 AM Subject: RE: Help - Double twisted bit with long shank
Legal Beagle Posts: 2809 Location: Central Okla.	Thanks ya'll. I definately don't need this horse stiffer or straighter.
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streakysox Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2015-07-04 8:06 PM Subject: RE: Help - Double twisted bit with long shank
Take a Picture Posts: 12841	I find less is more. I try to stay with a shorter shank bit and make sure that mine are good and head broke at whatever stag they are in.
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KatieMac88 Reg. Apr 2012	Posted 2015-07-04 8:49 PM Subject: RE: Help - Double twisted bit with long shank
Elite Veteran Posts: 1035 Location: TN	Maybe look at the Molly Powell Solid Run bit - it has a chain mouth and comes in a medium or longer shank. I have the longer shank for my horse (he tends to get strong and be more of a free runner) and it has plenty of bend and whoa and enough lift.
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