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CowgirlLindz Reg. Jul 2011	Posted 2018-09-28 11:00 AM Subject: Step up out of snaffles....
Veteran Posts: 185	Just wondering what you guys use moving from a snaffle. I'm not one to use bits as problem solvers but I would like a little more lift from the shoulder going into my left turns during a run....And a little more whoa for end pole turns and first barrel. We can get a little adrenaline high. I currently ride and run in a french link snaffle. We run 1D barrels and poles but are inconsistent we either rock it or flop it lol Thanks!
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luvropin Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2018-09-28 11:08 AM Subject: RE: Step up out of snaffles....
Elite Veteran Posts: 1100 Location: Southeastern Idaho	I personally go to a Carol Goosetree simplicity. I have all 3 mouth pieces and try each on the colt to see which works best. The gag action mimics the feel of a snaffle while giving them the first feel of a curb chain. I used to go straight to a Tom Thumb or short shanked snaffle but have had a couple really light mouthed 3/4 year olds that liked the simplicity better. One is now 10 and I rope on her with a chain mouth simplicity.
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JLazyT_perf_horses Reg. Dec 2010	Posted 2018-09-28 11:12 AM Subject: RE: Step up out of snaffles....
Expert Posts: 1520 Location: Illinois	I went from a snaffle to a six bit for daily riding, but mine still rides just as well in a snaffle. I run in either a tender touch or a 3x3 by Reinsman. But these are just what works best for my horse, I went through probably 20 trying to find the right setup on him. There's one from L&W that I liked a lot, but lost it or it was stolen. It was one of the lift bits, around 5" with maybe an inch of gag & dogbone mouth. I haven't ordered another one at this point. My advice is to pick your top 5 of what's recommended or what you think may work and start trying one at a time. It's fairly easy to sell them if they don't work. All the one's I bought I sold again, except 2 and got within $10 of what I paid. Or you can often find someone you know with one who might let you borrow it.
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FLITASTIC Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2018-09-28 11:17 AM Subject: RE: Step up out of snaffles....
Expert Posts: 5293	Sweet 6 or simplicity.
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AshleyJ2911 Reg. Jun 2015	Posted 2018-09-28 11:57 AM Subject: RE: Step up out of snaffles....
Veteran Posts: 194 Location: Texas	I'm really likening a go around on my young horses and seasoned horses .... but its all in hands as to what works in my opinion... I ride very light handed and ask for a little lift
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WrapN3MN Reg. Mar 2008	Posted 2018-09-28 1:25 PM Subject: RE: Step up out of snaffles....
	Kathy James or Simplicity
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Keira Lappe Reg. Oct 2018	Posted 2018-10-11 8:24 AM Subject: RE: Step up out of snaffles....
Member Posts: 9	Junior Cowhorse!
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FlyingJT Reg. Jan 2014	Posted 2018-10-11 11:35 AM Subject: RE: Step up out of snaffles....
Expert Posts: 1857	Molly Powell's 3 Piece Dog Bone(not the one with gag action), it's a really nice transition bit.
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Rough-up cowgirl Reg. Aug 2005	Posted 2018-10-12 8:55 AM Subject: RE: Step up out of snaffles....
Gotta Have a Gray Posts: 899 Location: Tex. Panhandle	sweet six then up to a goosetree delight bit. Might use a simplicity inbetween the 2 if I need but that is my usual progression
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RHRanch Reg. Sep 2004	Posted 2018-10-19 8:04 AM Subject: RE: Step up out of snaffles....
Expert Posts: 1355	Junior cow horse
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Herbie Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2018-10-19 9:04 AM Subject: RE: Step up out of snaffles....
Whack and Roll Posts: 6342 Location: NE Texas	I have a couple short shank Ed Wrights that I have used in the past to go to from a snaffle. I'm about to list them on FB this weekend as I don't need them anymore.
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Kay-DRacing. Reg. Jun 2009	Posted 2018-10-19 9:23 AM Subject: RE: Step up out of snaffles....
Elite Veteran Posts: 1079 Location: MN	While I LOVE a sweet 6, my favorite step up bit is the Dutton Old Cowby bit with a chain mouth piece. I was amazed at how much the young ones love it!! Feels so balanced and they respond so well to it.
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albertacowgirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2018-10-25 7:59 AM Subject: RE: Step up out of snaffles....
Regular Posts: 95	This is a great article about stepping out of a snaffle. http://acowgirlandherhorse.com/steppingupfromasnafflebit/
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