Re: [IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
If so, that would > depend entirely on which version you buy...? > > > Karen Thomas, NC > yes but if you bought the one shown... the shanks confuse me. Shanks apply exponential leverage. Yet Liz and Lee are both ok with the Lil Missoula which has a shank, but the shank curves so it lessens the pressure. This bit shown, is the pressure less because of the way the shanks curve? I dont like the mouthpiece. My fox would rear with that type port. Some horses have tongues that cant handle a port of any kind. Just a curve. Janice -- even good horses have bad days sometimes.
Re: [IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
It's an Aussie make of biothane tack. Comes in lots of exciting colours, fits well and is very durable. Here's the Aus website: http://www.zilco.com.au/prod/trk/bridle.shtm Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen --- Solva Icelandic Horses and DeMeulenkamp Sweet Itch Rugs: www.solva-icelandics.co.uk ---
Re: [IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
>>> For those who are using this bit, or who are considering using this bit, >>> can you explain the mechanics of the bit and why you would chose it? Doesn't this bit come with different mouthpieces and with and without shanks? Or did I get it confused with another website? If so, that would depend entirely on which version you buy...? Karen Thomas, NC
Re: [IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
> I think the discussion of bits is so interesting because there are so many > bits out there on the market and various ways to use them. > it is important to understand the function of any of them. Definitely. For those who are using this bit, or who are considering using this bit, can you explain the mechanics of the bit and why you would chose it? Thanks! Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
Re: [IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
> I like my Zilco tack a lot. It's hard wearing and seems > to fit well. > > Mic What is zilco tack? I am intrigued. Skye tropicaltreks.com
RE: [IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
Hi Stephanie, >>>I know there has been lots of discussion on bits but I thought I might throw this one out into the pot for some healthy discussion. I started using it a bit ago and really have liked it as has my horses. It is called the Ringmaster Interesting bits. I have one of the original prototypes from this company that I got about 20 years ago and it sits in my tack room. I liked the fact that the bit was adjustable in size, it is quite interesting the way they have made it. They have added a number of different styles as I just had an English - as shown and a western. Which ones have you tried, do you like and how do you find it different than other bits, other than width adjustability? My biggest problem with most western or shanked bits is that they don't offer a way to balance the horse - you can either have contact or release it - same goes for bits that apply poll or nose pressure, or with heavy reins - you can more easily tend to increase the pressure rather than make it lighter. I think the discussion of bits is so interesting because there are so many bits out there on the market and various ways to use them. Just like everything it is more about the way they are used than whether something is good or bad but it is important to understand the function of any of them. Robyn Hood
Re: [IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
>>> I have a sidepull from this site, and I rather like it. It's beta and >>> doesn't seem to >>> harden when it's cold. Is the one? http://www.canadiantack.com/pics/sidepull.jpg Does it pull up into the horse's eyes? I've leaned towards getting the ones with the jowl strap (not the throatlatch), like this one: http://mossrockendurance.com/images/ChrisSidepull.jpg Lisa does good work with beta and biothane, and will customize them, and hers are very reasonably priced. She made the one I use for Tivar that has the turquoise stones in the overlay. (There's a layer of beta underneath, so the rivets don't touch the horse.)I also have several of her Freedom Bridles, which can be used as a bridle, sidepull, cross-over bitless bridle (I took the cross-over straps off), and a halter. The Freedom Bridle is the main bridle we use. Karen Thomas, NC
Re: [IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
>>> We start our young horses in a modified sidepullthen we haved gone to a >>> snaffel, >>> but have not been liking the traditional snaffel and some of the problems >>> they can >>> cause, like evading the bit...so we have started using french links, and >>> that has been >>> much better. We use sidepulls too, but when we use bits, we use more French links than anything. You can find them in stainless at any "English" (hunter, dressage) tack store in sizes from 3.5" to 5.5", for about $20-30. I haven't found that the more expensive bits work better. >>> I have also been looking for biothane bridles. We have 2 that we got from >>> country >>> supply, but have not liked the hardware that they are made with. So we >>> will be >>> ordering 2 of these to try out. Hawaii is hard on tack and biothane is the >>> perfect >>> solution. Check out Moss Rock Endurance. She does great work, will customize sizes for no extra charge, will make them in plain biothane or beta biothane, or with colored overlays, bling, you name it. I like her Freedom Bridles which can be used as a halter, sidepull, "bitless bridle", or standard bridle. She has made one this size which is adjustable to fit all my Icelandic heads from tiny Sina (here: http://mossrockendurance.com/images/FBTurq.jpg) to big honking Tivar's head. She made the black beta sidepull for Tivar that has the turquoise stones on the overlay. If you really want a spiffy look, she will make a matching breast collar. Her prices are great, considering she makes everything to order. Karen Thomas, NC
Re: [IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
2008/7/17 Skye and Sally ~Fire Island <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > We start our young horses in a modified sidepullthen we haved gone to a > snaffel, but have not been liking the traditional snaffel and some of the > problems they can cause, like evading the bit...so we have started using > french links, and that has been much better. I have a sidepull from this site, and I rather like it. It's beta and doesn't seem to harden when it's cold. http://www.canadiantack.com/ Wanda -- Thoughts become things...
Re: [IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
On Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:55:16 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >I have also been looking for biothane bridles. We have 2 that we got from >country supply, but have not liked the hardware that they are made with. So >we will be ordering 2 of these to try out. Hawaii is hard on tack and >biothane is the perfect solution. I like my Zilco tack a lot. It's hard wearing and seems to fit well. Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen --- Solva Icelandic Horses and DeMeulenkamp Sweet Itch Rugs: www.solva-icelandics.co.uk ---
Re: [IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
--- On Wed, 7/16/08, Stephenie and Gunnar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I started using it a bit ago and really have liked it as has my horses. It is called the Ringmaster and what I really like is that I can use it on several different horses because the bit size is adjustable. Hey thanks Stephanie. Sally and I have been updating our tack. We have been looking into purchasing different types of bits for our older trained riding horses. I think we might try this one. We have been looking at the MikMar bits, but I will show this to Sally. We start our young horses in a modified sidepullthen we haved gone to a snaffel, but have not been liking the traditional snaffel and some of the problems they can cause, like evading the bit...so we have started using french links, and that has been much better. I have also been looking for biothane bridles. We have 2 that we got from country supply, but have not liked the hardware that they are made with. So we will be ordering 2 of these to try out. Hawaii is hard on tack and biothane is the perfect solution. Aloha Skye tropicaltreks.com -- Your Icelandic Riding Hawaiian Dream Vacation
Re: [IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
>>> I started using it a bit ago and really have liked it as has my horses. >>> It is called the Ringmaster and what I really like is that I can use it >>> on several different horses because the bit size is adjustable. It's an interesting idea...but it's $100. I can buy four basic snaffles (French link, mullen mouth or similar mild bits) at any English-type tack store in my neighborhood or online for about the same - about $22-30 each. Then I don't have to do the adjusting for each ride... Does it have any other advantages over a non-adjustable snaffle? Karen Thomas, NC
Re: [IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
> started using it a bit ago and really have liked it as has my horses. > It is called the Ringmaster and what I really like is that I can use it > on several different horses because the bit size is adjustable. > www.onehander.com Interesting! Do you have any video of your horses being ridden in one? Thanks! Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
[IceHorses] American Bridle Bit
Hi All, I know there has been lots of discussion on bits but I thought I might throw this one out into the pot for some healthy discussion. I started using it a bit ago and really have liked it as has my horses. It is called the Ringmaster and what I really like is that I can use it on several different horses because the bit size is adjustable. Anyway, have at it folks.. Here is the link to the web site www.onehander.com Stephenie Klakahross Training Facility in Oklahoma Yes, Icelandic horse training with a American twist ;) www.geocities.com/klakahross
