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turtleaut Reg. Nov 2008	Posted 2014-04-17 3:30 PM Subject: Bit Gurus - need suggestions
Expert Posts: 1286 Location: Mississippi	My new gelding is a big guy (16.2) and was ridden by his previous owner/trainer (male) in a snaffle. I on the other hand am pretty small and feel that I need something that offers more control. He does fine in a snaffle just riding around at home but he is strong running the pattern and I also don't feel like I have any brakes. I tried him in in an O ring combo and he did pretty well in that but I would like some other suggestions of bits to try. I am light handed and want as least harsh as possible.
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Lovin Life Reg. Apr 2004	Posted 2014-04-17 3:37 PM Subject: RE: Bit Gurus - need suggestions
Vodka for Lunch Location: Lala Land	I use a simplicity w/out chin strap for mine like that.
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kasaj2000 Reg. May 2005	Posted 2014-04-17 6:20 PM Subject: RE: Bit Gurus - need suggestions
Horsey Gene Carrier Posts: 1888 Location: LaBelle, Florida	Medium twisted wire snaffle. The bite is there if you need it. I would however, suggest, practise some rating skills at home in a safe area first.
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FlyingJT Reg. Jan 2014	Posted 2014-04-17 6:51 PM Subject: RE: Bit Gurus - need suggestions
Expert Posts: 1857	Simplicity- chain mouth with a curb chain.
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casualdust07 Reg. Mar 2005	Posted 2014-04-17 9:48 PM Subject: RE: Bit Gurus - need suggestions
You get what you give Posts: 13030 Location: Texas	you may also want to try an ed wright short or medium shanked bit. not the pretzel the other one. If you want super super high quality, I suggest checking out Dave Elliott bits.. you can email him and tell him what you need and he will help point you in the right direction. his bits are worth every penny.
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bluerose2001 Reg. Mar 2009	Posted 2014-04-17 10:31 PM Subject: RE: Bit Gurus - need suggestions
Certified Snake Wrangler Posts: 1672 Location: North MS	Jr. Cowhorse with whatever type mouthpiece your horse is comfy with. Of course all of the simplicity bits are great as well!
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Lmichaels Reg. Feb 2007	Posted 2014-04-18 9:01 PM Subject: RE: Bit Gurus - need suggestions
Expert Posts: 1218 Location: South MS	I like a dog bone JR cowhorse, chainmouth gag bit, sweet six, and freeman gag I ride almost everything I get on in one of those...
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