Lets talk bits and transitioning the horse from a loomis

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porky Reg. Sep 2007	Posted 2014-07-17 11:48 PM Subject: Lets talk bits and transitioning the horse from a loomis
Elite Veteran Posts: 1196 Location: Wide open spaces, Canada.	I'm wanting to transition my mare from a loomis gag and I don't know what to move her into. She's 6 off the track has a solid start on the pattern and a proper start. When I got her back from the cutting trainer in march I rode her for a month in a o ring snaffle and then moved her to a loomis because she felt a little dumpy on the front end. The loomis worked well but now that we are adding speed I would like a little more lift and control and indirect rein....I'm lost as to what is a good choice to move her to. ...sweet six, jr cowhorse, simplicity, .......... Opinions anfd reasons why would be greatly appreciate.........
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Guiness Reg. Jul 2009	Posted 2014-07-18 11:58 AM Subject: RE: Lets talk bits and transitioning the horse from a loomis
Veteran Posts: 294	I would try the Simplicity bit.
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WYOTurn-n-Burn Reg. Sep 2004	Posted 2014-07-18 12:02 PM Subject: RE: Lets talk bits and transitioning the horse from a loomis
The Bling Princess Posts: 3411 Location: North Dakota	Guiness - 2014-07-18 11:58 AM I would try the Simplicity bit. I really like the Simplicity, but here's another one that I've just added to my arsenal that I really really like. It has a lot of weight to it and great feel. http://profchoice.com/i-11643491-ted-robinson-short-lifter-smooth-snaffle.html
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porky Reg. Sep 2007	Posted 2014-07-18 12:15 PM Subject: RE: Lets talk bits and transitioning the horse from a loomis
Elite Veteran Posts: 1196 Location: Wide open spaces, Canada.	WYOTurn-n-Burn - 2014-07-18 11:02 AM Guiness - 2014-07-18 11:58 AM I would try the Simplicity bit. I really like the Simplicity, but here's another one that I've just added to my arsenal that I really really like. It has a lot of weight to it and great feel. http://profchoice.com/i-11643491-ted-robinson-short-lifter-smooth-snaffle.html Really like the looks of that one ..... Just wish it had a 3 piece mouth piece . What is it about the simplicity you guys like so much ?
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LMS Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2014-07-18 12:29 PM Subject: RE: Lets talk bits and transitioning the horse from a loomis
Experienced Mouse Trapper Posts: 3106 Location: North Dakota	IMO the simplicity gives a lot of shoulder control, but we need to back up...it causes great break at the poll and a direct feel on the corners of the mouth (bend) without a "snatching" feel. I think it makes my horse feel more "lifted" right below my horn. It's an unassuming powerful litle bit! Great stop (because of the break at the poll) even without a chin strap. But you can add one if you need that little bit of help with slow down. Maybe it feels like a magic 0 ring, :0) just better.
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quikchik Reg. Jun 2007	Posted 2014-07-18 12:35 PM Subject: RE: Lets talk bits and transitioning the horse from a loomis
Extreme Veteran Posts: 550	porky - 2014-07-18 1:15 PM WYOTurn-n-Burn - 2014-07-18 11:02 AM Guiness - 2014-07-18 11:58 AM I would try the Simplicity bit. I really like the Simplicity, but here's another one that I've just added to my arsenal that I really really like. It has a lot of weight to it and great feel. http://profchoice.com/i-11643491-ted-robinson-short-lifter-smooth-snaffle.html Really like the looks of that one ..... Just wish it had a 3 piece mouth piece . What is it about the simplicity you guys like so much ? This one is similiar - http://www.statelinetack.com/item/westen-at-dot-dogbone-long-slidin...
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lindseylou2290 Reg. Aug 2013	Posted 2014-07-18 12:51 PM Subject: RE: Lets talk bits and transitioning the horse from a loomis
Expert Posts: 2457	porky - 2014-07-18 12:15 PM WYOTurn-n-Burn - 2014-07-18 11:02 AM Guiness - 2014-07-18 11:58 AM I would try the Simplicity bit. I really like the Simplicity, but here's another one that I've just added to my arsenal that I really really like. It has a lot of weight to it and great feel. http://profchoice.com/i-11643491-ted-robinson-short-lifter-smooth-snaffle.html Really like the looks of that one ..... Just wish it had a 3 piece mouth piece . What is it about the simplicity you guys like so much ? Goosetree Simplicity with a dr bristol mouth piece (dog bone) ... http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=7407edc5-d9f0-4d13-b... Like another poster said ...I like it for the lift and feel without a "snatch" feeling :)
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porky Reg. Sep 2007	Posted 2014-07-18 12:54 PM Subject: RE: Lets talk bits and transitioning the horse from a loomis
Elite Veteran Posts: 1196 Location: Wide open spaces, Canada.	LMS - 2014-07-18 11:29 AM IMO the simplicity gives a lot of shoulder control, but we need to back up...it causes great break at the poll and a direct feel on the corners of the mouth (bend) without a "snatching" feel. I think it makes my horse feel more "lifted" right below my horn. It's an unassuming powerful litle bit! Great stop (because of the break at the poll) even without a chin strap. But you can add one if you need that little bit of help with slow down. Maybe it feels like a magic 0 ring, :0) just better. Thank you for the great explanation !!
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