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is it true that horses like brass bits?

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#1 ·
is it true that horses like the taste of brass bits?
just woundering:)
oh and what kind of saddle pad is good for hot weather and good for an english saddle or a mccallan saddle?
Thanks a bunch!
 
#2 ·
Liking is a subjective thing. Horses seem to take a brass bit better then stainless, and it helps promote saliva which is a good thing. I find that most horses prefer sweet iron over any other material.

As for pads, the best pad for Western, at least, is a 100% wool pad that will keep a horse cool by wicking away her sweat. I prefer the pads made by 5Star.
 
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I don't think I ever tried brass bit (not even positive what it is :) ), but many horses prefer copper or sweet iron bits to the stainless steel because of the taste (I personally use cupreon).

As for english pads standard cotton one (for ~$20) works just fine even when it's hot.
 
#4 ·
Actually, Val is right and I was thinking copper when you were talking brass. I'm not sure I have seen a brass bit recently.
 
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I found one Sweet Iron French Link Loose Ring - Jeffers is that good or should I look for a dee ring? My horse is just a pleasure horse if that helps.
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It's a good one (very mild). I have to say the rings depends on horse (as well as mouthpiece), but if your horse is fine with loose rings - just go with it. One of my horses prefers loose rings, other one - eggbutt, so you just never know. :wink:
 
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Sorry, forgot to add, OP your horse will most likely be agreeable to that bit. I have a french link with the link part being copper. It's the loose cheek. He's a sensitive, soft mouthed guy, he relaxes more with that bit than say an ordinary D-ring snaffle.
 
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