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Hello! I am transitioning my 3 yo from a snaffle to a shanked bit. Ridden western. She has been ridden in a french link O ring and a D ring level 2 myler. I have a tom thumb I was given, but I don't like single-jointed bits, so I don't really want to use it. Some bits I'm considering: Bit 1 Bit...

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This is my first post here and it´s about a bit. What do you think about this one? The most common curb bit here fits well my 2 horses (I use neck rein). Med to high copper port and 5in shanks. Thanks in advance!

I currently ride my mare in a curb bit - a solid bars, with medium port and a roller. I am looking for some advice on how this curb bit works in relation to barrel racing. I.e. what should I be prepare for - dropping her shoulder? I am not looking to change this bit, she is hotter then hot...

I am currently riding me mare in a reinsman correction bit because she performs beautifully in it and it allows for me to use a loose rein and she doesn't require much at all to stop. She is great in it but when I hop on her English with a snaffle she ignores it. (Nothing horrible like taking...

I have to switch Specs from a Snaffle to a Curb. I bought my first curb yesterday after much research (I've never bought a bit other than my O-ring snaffles, because that's all I've ever needed to use), and I think I picked the right one, however I don't really know how to start him with it. How...

I have a D- Ring Snaffle and I was wondering what a good bit would be to try on my horse because he will NOT respond to my current bit, without me doing a one-rein stop. I ride western with him. He is a 15 yr old quarter horse. I have had him for 3 years. I used to ride him in a "quick-stop" by...

i was having a discussion on bits with a friend of mine. she was talking about how she dosen't like curb chains. i was told that leverage bits without a curb chain (my trainer and i where refering to kimberwicks) offered leverage, but it was signifigantly decreased. and i was also wondering...

I got this bit when I inherited my Paso's and am in dire need of a new one BUT I have no idea what type of bit it is. Please help by checking out the attached photo. There's also a curb chain that's not attached in the picture.