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Thinking about replacing one bit with another, opinions???

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No curb bit works for direct reining, going to copy this from a thread that I posted on- A real snaffle has direct contact, because the reins are directly connected the the bit. So if you pulled on the right rein, it would pull the horse to the right. On an Argentine (with the lowest ring) when you pull on the right rein, you just apply leverage instead of asking the horse to turn right. If you were to pull on both reins the shanks engage leverage and the bit will lift up from the tongue and poke the bars of the mouth. And shanks make the pounds of pressure per square inch 2-4 times stronger, and when you pull on the reins it pulls the horses head down but the mouthpiece pokes their mouth which makes it quite confusing for the horse.

I am not saying curb bits are bad, curb bits are NOT for horses who need extra whoah, they are for the well trained seasoned horse. They are also not for teaching anything, they are only for the horse that knows what they/you are doing. The point of the curb is to make your movements have to be very minimal in order for the horse to respond.. They are not for direct reining.

The one you are currently riding in is an Argentine, and has two rings to attach reins to, one at the end of the shank and one right next the mouthpiece. If you want to direct rein you can attach the rein the ring right next to the mouthpiece.

I love mylers, they are very well put together. Personally, I would go with the myler bit you posted, it doesn't really have the nutcracker motion of a tom thumb (jointed one) or the possible quite severe severity (haha) of the ported mouth one..
 
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Thank you, I do not need to direct rein him at all but he is doing this thing where he is buddy sour and turning on me and well sometimes I have to grab on rein and really pull him around. Anyway, you like the myler better than the one I am using?? And if so why? Thanks!
 
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Well, warning signals go off in my head with a $13 bit there, and a review about the shanks not being even. Bits should be practically perfectly balanced, so if you laid it across your palm, it sits evenly, and the shanks are the same length, etc., otherwise it is not going to be comfy for your horse. Bits and horses weren't made to fit together, and it is only fair to the horse you have a nice, good quality even bit.

I like the myler bits because they are jointed enough that they allow flexion, but not so much the nutcracker motion of the single jointed bit. Ported bits allow tongue relief, but they do not encourage a lot of flexion on the horses part.
 
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I like the myler bits because they are jointed enough that they allow flexion, but not so much the nutcracker motion of the single jointed bit. Ported bits allow tongue relief, but they do not encourage a lot of flexion on the horses part.
Ahhhhhh, thank you for that!!! I did not know how to say it but that is EXACTLY what I was going for!!! Yes yes, im gonna get it, lol.

Oh and about the other bit, I was looking for a mild curb bit and a lottttttttttttttttttt of people here us it and well, thought id try it but I really am excited to get this new one!
 
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