This message is from: Jackie Bellerive <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean Gayle wrote: > > This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi Jackie. I used a twisted copper wire snaffle on my first Fjord and use > the same bit on my new one. They have loved it and respond well in it. But > it can be very severe with strong hands. And, remember, the fjord has a > flatter palate so reacts more quickly. > Jean Gayle > Aberdeen, WA > [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" ] > http://www.techline.com/~jgayle > -----Original Message----- > From: Jackie Bellerive <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Wednesday, June 30, 1999 7:14 PM > Subject: What Bit to Use!! > > >This message is from: Jackie Bellerive <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >Hi Everyone, > > > >so > >she has been using a Tom-thumb bit on him and seems to not mind it at > >all. But she feels it doesn't turn the horse around into a circle incase > >she ever had a problem like a run away. I have been using full cheek > >snaffles and d-ring snaffles. But she wants more control for Luella is > >65 years old and a small person. Her trainer suggested a o-ring twisted > >iron bit. What do you guys think or what kind of bit would you suggest. > > > >Thanks > > > >Jackie > > Hi, Jean
Thank you so much for the information. I will try a twisted copper snaffle. My friend and myself are very petite people. So we don't have much strength if the horse was to run away. Our fjords we have been used on trail rides and are very calm and its almost an effort to make them trot. But you never know when you get into a situation and you have to have some control. Is a pelham bit more severe than the tom-thumb bit? I notice some riders are using pelham bit which is an english bit. I live in Eckville, Alberta. Do you know of any Fjord Horse Shows that are coming up this summer in Alberta, B.C. . I sure would like to go to one to see what is all about. In september Spruce Meadows Calgary puts on a Horse Show it is GREAT!. I have ridden for about 5 years and have owned other horses. But I do feel that Fjords seem to be more calmer than other breeds. I really LOVE them and seem so good with beginner riders. What do you think? Take Care Rainy Cold Alberta Jackie
