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is this bit harsh??

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The purpose of the hooks is to give you more "lift" but not really leverage. Does that make sense? It's not a harsh bit at all (unless the rider makes it harsh) and the hooks are really suited for a horse with more training. The Myler comfort snaffle I have does not have hooks, I simply use that bit for trail riding with my slobber straps and mecate reins.
 
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ok thanks guys i dont really know anything about bits other then snaffle bits so i just stick to them but we were cleaning out my friends tack room and she found it and she has no access to the internet so i said i would ask around and see wat it is like so thank you everyone i will get back to her now and tell her. she is coming over to my house to ride in the arena today!!!
 
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It's a very nice bit from what I know. I'd love to try one myself, but they are expensive. Some people on this forum (I believe appylover is one of them) have same or similar bits and always said only good things about it.
 
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I held one in my hands before, (without the hooks) and it has kind of a different action to the "joint." Does it basically function like a snaffle minus the "pinching" potential? It's too pricey for me to buy one new, but I was trying to do some research to see if it's worth watching eBay for one cheaper. The Myler web site wasn't terribly helpful as far as describing the difference.

P.S. I'm not trying to highjack your thread, savvylover112! I promise! :D
 
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Bits - mom2pride's comment is accurate.

No bit is harsh - no bit is soft it's just a bit. What makes a bit harsh is the rider - there are variations in strengths and actions of bits and some bits are not for inexperienced hands but it is still the hands that make the difference

A gun is not dangerous - you still need a person to pull the trigger.


The bit in question is softer in action , and shouldn't cause any problems unless the person connected to it is an idiot
 
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That is a very mild bit. The mouth piece is a variation of a Billy Allen and it is designed not to collapse like a 2 or 3 piece snaffle will do creating a nutcracker effect. It will also allow each side to swivel independently of each other. The shape of the mouth gives tongue relief as well.
 
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