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Opinion on bits Moderators: luluwhit, gotothewhip, cindyt, crossspur, ForumAdmin Jump to page :	Last activity 2016-03-15 10:45 PM 4 replies, 2216 views View previous thread :: View next thread
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Qthrse1 Reg. Mar 2006	Posted 2016-03-15 7:46 PM Subject: Opinion on bits
Member Posts: 7 Location: PA	I have a hard runner who needs whoa but is bendy around the barrels but also needs to flex in her poll and has a tendency to want to fight the bit. She's had her teeth checked and works nicely with flexion at slower speeds but add speed she gets the head up and somethings wants to fight. She also used a tie down. Any suggestions would be great.
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Dreamingofcans Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2016-03-15 8:51 PM Subject: RE: Opinion on bits
Elite Veteran Posts: 974 Location: USA	Lynn Mckenzie "yes ma'am" bit. I've got soft hands and it was perfect for my mare who was like what you're describing
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rocko Reg. Dec 2005	Posted 2016-03-15 8:55 PM Subject: RE: Opinion on bits
Veteran Posts: 197	I like the Fred Hunter All Around to Win for what you are describing. Plenty of whoa for even my strong runners, enough bend, really flexes the poll, and none of mine have ever gotten where they push on it. They all seem comfortable in the mouthpiece and pack it without fuss. Certainly a bit for light communication not tugging. If you tend to hang on the reins , it would not be the bit . I use it a lot for everyday riding, and run in something else.
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Grunt Reg. Jan 2004	Posted 2016-03-15 9:25 PM Subject: RE: Opinion on bits
Extreme Veteran Posts: 417 Location: CA	A little short shank correction will give you more vertical flexion through the poll and help straighten out and balance one that is a bit over bendy. It's generally a mild bit, and most horses tend to like it.
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LMS Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2016-03-15 10:45 PM Subject: RE: Opinion on bits
Experienced Mouse Trapper Posts: 3106 Location: North Dakota	The yes ma'am bit would be worth a try but maybe the goostree cg is more the style ur looking for?? Are u using the tiedown? I like the simplicity for good poll collection, put a chain chin chain for whoa?? Maybe the Warner hack would give u whoa and less noodle neck??
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