This message is from: "Lola Lahr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I use a Myler *combination* comfort snaffle (level 1) bit on my mare, who can also go in a Dr. Cook's bitless bridle when she is being ridden consistently. (When she hasn't been ridden for a while, she usually needs to have the "reminder" of the Myler bit just for practice, then I can go back to the Dr. Cook's.) I have very light hands, and I ride English, so this bit might work for you too. I saw this bit on the Action Rider tack site just yesterday. Mine is the one with 2 rings, not the one with 3. I just use the actual bit ring, but you can move the reins down a ring if you need a little more communication. Lola (in soggy, sloshy Western Oregon!)
On 1/3/07, Liz Rudy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This message is from: Liz Rudy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I have a question about finding the proper bit for my > wonderful fjord, Torsten. He has been ridden in the > past with an eggbutt snaffle, but appears to need > something a little stronger. We have tried various > snaffles, both fixed and loose ring, without much > success. We tried a twisted wire snaffle on him that > seemed to give much better control, but I am a little > concerned that it might be too much bit for him. I do > not have heavy hands, but want to use the mildest bit > on him that will be effective. Someone suggested a > kimberwicke as another alternative. > > My questions: would a kimberwicke be a "milder" bit > than a twisted wire snaffle? Any other suggestions on > other bit options? I ride English and am familiar with > the pelham, but think that is probably more bit than > he needs. Torsten is used exclusive for trail/ring > riding at the moment. > > Liz > (in soggy western Washington) > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
