Re: Camptown Pair lines, Glory Bits, and collars/hames for sale

2014-05-21 Thread Barbara Lynch
" ; "CD-L" ; "REDList" Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 3:38 PM Subject: Camptown Pair lines, Glory Bits, and collars/hames for sale This message is from: David MCWethy <4nh...@gmail.com> I have a set of brown Beta pair lines to sell. These were scarcely used. I no

Camptown Pair lines, Glory Bits, and collars/hames for sale

2014-05-21 Thread David MCWethy
This message is from: David MCWethy <4nh...@gmail.com> I have a set of brown Beta pair lines to sell. These were scarcely used. I normally used 7/8" lines. Used, yes, but in very good condition. No wear at all to the billets that attach to the bits. Specs: 3/4 inch width, suit

RE: From bridles to bits...Need a slightly bigger one

2013-06-22 Thread Mary Ofjord
This message is from: "Mary Ofjord" I have had luck with Jeremiah Watt Products [http://www.ranch2arena.com/jwpac.html ] I've had them make three bits for me and they do a beautiful job. They do charge about $30.00 more per bit to add an extension to the standard 5" bit,

Re: From bridles to bits...Need a slightly bigger one

2013-06-22 Thread jernest
This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com Search on eBay for 5 1/4" and 5 1/2" bits Jean in hot Alaska > I ride english and western and am having issues with finding a western low > port curb bit for my fjord.   She barely fits the standard 5 inch width and > we trie

From bridles to bits...Need a slightly bigger one

2013-06-21 Thread divingduoandcorgis
This message is from: divingduoandcor...@comcast.net I ride english and western and am having issues with finding a western low port curb bit for my fjord.   She barely fits the standard 5 inch width and we tried to spread the top part (where it attaches to the bridle) with limited success.  

Re: bridles and bits for fjords

2013-06-18 Thread Rovena Kessinger
ly ride, and learn what I'm doing before I ride him.  But I'd like to get the equipment and get him used to it. --- On Tue, 6/18/13, Debby Stai wrote: From: Debby Stai Subject: bridles and bits for fjords To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 8:06 AM This

Re: bridles and bits for fjords

2013-06-18 Thread Theresa Christiansen
This message is from: Theresa Christiansen Good point! And there is no such thing as "a safe horse"...or car, for that matter! Theresa Christiansen Little Rock Farm 425 788 2358 206 972 7222 cell Sent from my iPad On Jun 18, 2013, at 7:16 AM, Me Kint wrote: > This message is from: Me Ki

Re: bridles and bits for fjords

2013-06-18 Thread Me Kint
This message is from: Me Kint >From Mary's iPad PLEASE REMOVE ALL E-MAIL ADDRESSES BEFORE SENDING OR FORWARDING THIS EMAIL. On Jun 18, 2013, at 6:06, "Debby Stai" wrote: > > "I know there are some that ride bitless out there." Debby, what wonderful advice! Also remember that no horse

bridles and bits for fjords

2013-06-18 Thread Debby Stai
f bosal to ride in but it was not the hard rawhide, was a soft leather and her horses were very well trained. I’d wondered about riding a horse without a bit if one hasn’t much knowledge or is in the learning phase. But then I wonder about people using harsh bits and have much experience.

RE: Fjord Western Bits

2012-03-21 Thread Karen McCarthy
ares. Wish I had someone to use it on. . . one day! :: Karen McCarthy :: Great Basin Fjords :: Madras, Oregon :: > From: fjo...@nwgamebirds.com > To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com > Subject: Fjord Western Bits > Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:16:01 -0700 > > This message is from:

Driving bits

2012-02-11 Thread Phillip Odden
This message is from: Phillip Odden Hello from Phillip Odden wondering where that wonderful globally warmed winter went? Bonnie said, After going through vast numbers of riding bits for my other two Fjords before ending up with HS bits for them, I figured I would start with one nice

question about driving bits

2012-02-10 Thread BBDRI1
This message is from: bbd...@aol.com My new driving Fjord, Milo, has been going nicely in a mullen flexible snaffle. Now, as we start to venture off farm, it's time to graduate to a proper driving bit. After going through vast numbers of riding bits for my other two Fjords b

more bits about bits

2010-07-05 Thread brass-ring-farm
This message is from: brass-ring-f...@juno.com My drafty mare requires a kimberwick for trails. When I got her I used a smooth snaffle, too little control, then I thought, since she has a big mouth and none of my collection of 5" bits fit her, I would try a Happy Mouth kimberwick. It took

Re: Bits my Fjord likes

2010-07-05 Thread Amy Evers
This message is from: Amy Evers I drive my Fjords and trail ride, so I'm not too worried about "dressage legal" or "show legal" other than driving - just their comfort. All of mine seem to like a solid low port mouth, with little or no leverage. So, I use Uxeter Kimberwicks with solid low port m

bits

2010-07-04 Thread BBDRI1
This message is from: bbd...@aol.com Hi I guess I'm out of lurkdom after all these years...it's just too hot (and I'm a bit older) to work outdoors this summer. After amassing a huge collection of bits over the years, some quite expensive, my 5 1/2 inch bit size F

Bits

2010-07-03 Thread Caroline Warren
This message is from: Caroline Warren Gary and Angie, On the subject of bits, I have a strong mare that has had the same problems of dropping the shoulder and counterbending. I've had the best luck with the Myler correctional low port bit with independent side movement (#27 LP)

Re: Bits your fjord likes best

2010-07-03 Thread rbcjac
s forehand. You might experiment with different types and widths of snaffles and see what he goes better in. There is at least one tack store that will let you trial the myler bits for like 5 dollars or you could see if you could borrow some from friends for him to try. Cheers, Robin who has escape

Bits and bits

2009-10-24 Thread Tonja Acker-Richards
This message is from: Tonja Acker-Richards I saw a nice bitting by a Natural guy using a thick lead rope the first few times. I think more of a concern is your own bitting technique. I think it's easy after all these years until I watched and tried to teach my hubby on our naughty nickie.

Re: Bits for sale

2009-09-24 Thread Jill's Computer
This message is from: "Jill's Computer" Hi Robin: Just wanted to let you know I got the bits today - they are terrific! Thanks a lot, Jill K. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Class

Re: driving bits

2009-08-03 Thread jernest
This message is from: jern...@mosquitonet.com I like the Myler butterfly driving bit with a low wide port (MB15) You can order htem in any width from Driving Essentials. You can also order this mouthpiece in a Liverpool cheek. The Glory bits are also good, but hard to find anymore? Fjords

driving bits

2009-08-03 Thread Caroline Warren
This message is from: Caroline Warren August 3, 2009 From Caroline Warren Subject: Driving bits I'm thinking about buying a mullen mouth liverpool driving bit for my fjord mare, Trina, as it was recommended by my trainer. She has been driving well for a year and a half in a low

Glory Bits

2009-05-13 Thread Steve McIlree
This message is from: Steve McIlree I don't have any bits for sale. That message was from Jen Frame . The original message was rejected by the List server, and somehow when I approved it for posting it ended up looking as if it came from me. If you are interested in the bits, please co

Re: riding with Myler bits

2009-01-27 Thread jernest
5 1/2" size for Adel and a couple Myler comfort snaffles. I like the Mylers! You can order the Myler driving bits from "Driving Essentials" or maybe it is "Carriage Driving Essentials". I can't remember which. Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, partly cloudy today with

Re: riding with Myler bits

2009-01-27 Thread KateSeidel
This message is from: katesei...@aol.com We ride both of ours in Myler comfort snaffles (one is a regular comfort snaffle, one is a low port). We went through a lot of bits before finding these that seem to work great. I need to get something comparable for driving - Joe is quite

Re: riding with Myler bits

2009-01-27 Thread Robin Churchill
he leaned on it. He seems to like the Myler and doesn't usually lean on it. Robin in Florida - Original Message From: Debby To: "fjordho...@angus.myster.com" Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 4:42:50 PM Subject: riding with Myler bits This message is from: "Debby

RE: riding with Myler bits

2009-01-27 Thread Linda Lottie
s are truly endless. -Mother Teresa www.heartsandhoovesforever.blogspot.com > From: miss.am...@earthlink.net > To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com > Subject: riding with Myler bits > Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:42:50 -0600 > > This message is from: "Debby" &g

riding with Myler bits

2009-01-27 Thread Debby
This message is from: "Debby" Maybe I've asked or someone has asked before, anyone riding in a myler bit? What kind? what do you like about it? Anyone riding english in one? dressage?? thanks for all input and information. Debby Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://t

Bits for sale

2009-01-13 Thread Robin Churchill
This message is from: Robin Churchill I have the following bits either mine or my friend's for sale. The regular ones are $10 and the Aurigan/German Silver Herm Sprenger types are $20. Some of these I just looked in the catalog to see what they look like and have measured them to the be

Myler Bits

2008-11-21 Thread Sue Clark-Sorger
This message is from: "Sue Clark-Sorger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi All, I am about to buy a 5 1/2 D-ring Myler comfort snaffle and thought I would email the list to see if any one has this bit sitting unused in their tackroom and would be interested in selling. I am also looking for a Myler comfort s

bits

2008-10-05 Thread Nature Friends Outdoor
This message is from: "Nature Friends Outdoor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi there, I use "Happy Mouth" bits with both my horses with very good results. Rubber dryes the mouth but the Happy Mouth bits are some kind of plastic that have an apple flavour and help keep

Glory bits

2008-06-28 Thread yvonne
This message is from: yvonne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message from Yvonne Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] At the Main event in Canada, A company called Ride and Drive Horse Supplies, (403)948-8715 . had a large variety of sizes of the glory bit, and loved to reccommend them and use them for driving. -

Orthoflex Roper, Cashel soft saddle, misc. bits for sale

2008-04-10 Thread Margaret Strachan
This message is from: Margaret Strachan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am cleaning out the tack room and offering tack I never use for sale. Please take a look at the photos on my website and contact me privately if you are interested--click on Fjord tack at the top right of the home page. I have othe

Re: driving bits

2007-11-20 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/18/2007 10:12:45 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do any of you drive with a Kimberwicke? Yes, I drive with Kimberwicke bits. I use the Uxeter style with low port solid mouth (my girls do not like

Re: driving bits

2007-11-20 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Myler makes driving bits with butterfly and elbow cheeks, probably would make a Liverpool cheek too. I have the butterfly Myler with a solid low port (wide) mouthpiece (MB 15) and also the elbow with the same mouthpiece. I got the

Re: driving bits

2007-11-19 Thread Melinda Schumacher
This message is from: "Melinda Schumacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sure! Melinda On Nov 19, 2007 8:25 PM, jen frame <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi Melinda, I am sure that one can find Kimber

Re: driving bits

2007-11-19 Thread jen frame
This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Melinda, I am sure that one can find Kimberwicke bits for much less--like $35 or so. But those are made in Pakistan and some are decent and others are awful. The specific Kimberwicke I am refering to is a Myler bit, an

Re: driving bits

2007-11-19 Thread Melinda Schumacher
This message is from: "Melinda Schumacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kimberwicks cost $110?! Is that what you are saying? Mine was $25 or $35. just curious about that, Melinda On 11/19/07, Gail Russell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > If you

RE: driving bits

2007-11-19 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If you are brave, you can search google what you want, and add "craigslist" as a search term. I just bought a pair of Cliff Lynch chinks from someone in Virgina that way. There is a risk, because there is no feed back system. I paid with pa

Re: driving bits

2007-11-19 Thread jen frame
This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> HI Carol, I agree that if it works well: use it! But it will cost me $110 to buy it to find out if it works well! Basically I am wondering if other Fjord owners ever drive in a riding bit.? Thanks, Jen On 11/19/07, Carol Makosky <[EMAIL P

driving bits

2007-11-18 Thread Carol Makosky
This message is from: Carol Makosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Do any of you drive with a Kimberwicke? I think my friend used one when he owned his Fjord. If it works well, then use it, I say. -- Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: ht

Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords

2007-11-07 Thread LCForward
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you Carol and Susan. I'm beginning to realize that it might be easier to find an English bit than Western. I like the idea of the eggbutt french link snaffle. I'll check out the web sites also. Linda ** See

Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords

2007-11-07 Thread winose
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Linda, Both my boys ride in eggbutt french link snaffles. Val is a 5 1/2 and Alf is a 5. Dover saddlery has alot of english bits online and in their catalog. Good luck Susan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fjordhorse

Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords

2007-11-07 Thread Carol Makosky
TECTED] Hello, I have some bit questions. Can you give me some suggestions about where to get bits larger than 5"? They just aren't available at stores around here. I will have to order them. I wish I could see them in person before buying. What size bit do your Fjords typically n

Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords

2007-11-07 Thread LCForward
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I have some bit questions. Can you give me some suggestions about where to get bits larger than 5"? They just aren't available at stores around here. I will have to order them. I wish I could see them in person before buying. Wha

Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords

2007-11-06 Thread Fiona Lindsay-Delfino
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> They do make Glory riding bits. jen frame <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: "jen frame" Thanks Sue. That is the bit I had intended to buy, and now hearing that you find it works for your Fj

Re: bits for riding and driving Fjords

2007-11-06 Thread jen frame
y a "riding" bit that is also a glory? (Glory is a type of mouthpiece that is very similar to the mullen mouth piece, but it allows even MORE room for the tongue than the mullen--it is slightly more arched). I have seen many bits with a mullen mouthpiece, but have never seen a Glory mout

bits for riding and driving Fjords

2007-11-05 Thread safreivald
This message is from: "safreivald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> When I bought my Fjord gelding from Julie Will she recommended the Glory butterfly bit (mullen) for him. I took her advice and ordered one--he was very comfortable and responsive in it, so I got another one for my riding bridle--if it works,

bits for riding and driving Fjords

2007-11-04 Thread jen frame
This message is from: "jen frame" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> What kinds of bits are you all using on your Fjords? My mare ground drove today very quietly and extremely light in the mouth with a borrowed bit. The cheek pieces are Butterfly and the mouth piece is a low port. I am thinking

Re: 5.5" bits

2007-09-26 Thread Vic Faeo
This message is from: Vic Faeo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks, Emily, for all of your replys. :-} Vic - Original Message From: Emily Wigley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 7:12:07 PM Subject: 5.5" bits This messa

Re: 5.5" bits & kimberwickes

2007-09-25 Thread Emily Wigley
This message is from: Emily Wigley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Vic asked a good question about fitting bits. There are a couple of ways of going about it, and I think the easiest is to put a bit in the mouth, decide if it fits (does it pinch at the corners, or does too much stick out

5.5" bits

2007-09-25 Thread Emily Wigley
This message is from: Emily Wigley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh dear, I'm tired and I forgot to address the "what if it's a 5.5" and he needs a 5" question! I wouldn't worry about it unless the mouthpiece is particularly thick where it comes out of his mouth as it may rub if it's too big. Bette

5.5 Inch Bits

2007-09-25 Thread Vic Faeo
This message is from: Vic Faeo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, everyone. How do you know whether your Fjord needs a 5-inch bit or a 5.5 inch bit? My gelding came with a 5-inch bit but when I ordered a new one, I thought the original bit was 5.5 inches. So now the new one is 5.5-inchs. Will that be okay

bits

2007-04-26 Thread Lois Anne Starr
g it to send.) Hi All: Congratulations to everyone with baby announcements and my condolences to those who have lost beloved friends. Wendy requested these links be forwarded to the list. They are for the Glory bits that were discussed last fall. One style has the butterfly, the other link has two

bits

2007-04-26 Thread Lois Anne Starr
to those who have lost beloved friends. Wendy requested these links be forwarded to the list. They are for the Glory bits that were discussed last fall. One style has the butterfly, the other link has two types of driving bits, one with fixed cheeks, the other swivels. I have to admit I had no id

FW: Bits for Sale

2007-01-31 Thread M. Denmark
This message is from: "M. Denmark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> All bits are in excellent condition. Glory bit: 2 slot Liverpool semi-fixed cheek, 5 ¼” $50 --SOLD Glory bit: 2 slot Liverpool semi-fixed cheek, 5 ½” $50--SOLD Glory bit: 3 ring Butterfly swivel cheek 5 ¾” $4

bits, rein aids

2007-01-27 Thread ulli
This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> snip< Subject: RE: PARELLI,,, and many others This message is from: "Faeo, Victoria" Jean, that sounds like just the DVD I need to get for Einar. He sometimes responds very well to the bit commands but is inconsistent, and doesn't like to stop when he is

RE: Glory bits

2007-01-23 Thread Faeo, Victoria
nal Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jerrell friz Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 8:01 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Glory bits This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Do you think this is just hi

Re: Glory bits

2007-01-20 Thread jerrell friz
end on the rider/driver bit? There are a ton of questions in the archives on glory bits. I like the Glory bit, and also the Mylar bit [in sweet iron] custom made, not the cheap SS Chinese made one. The Glory bit, is excellent to start a horse in, just use the top ring. The bottom ring

Glory bits

2007-01-20 Thread Pat Holland
This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Do you think this is just his limited training experience, or do you think a Glory driving bit would be better since he is a Fjord? In other words, how common and comfortable is the Glory bit? I think a bit is about as personal as any pie

Re: bits

2007-01-11 Thread Sarah Clarke
This message is from: Sarah Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.doversaddlery.com/search.asp?ss=mullen+&t=ss&x=9&y=8 Cheryl, hopefully I have correctly copied the link. If so, it should take you to the Dover Saddlery page where they have a selection of mullen mouths. (they do not always car

bits and cresty necks

2007-01-11 Thread CHERYL GARNICA
lax this past year, work, kids, etc.) The Mullen bit: from everyone's advice, I'll take the plunge for one this weekend. The initial looks to me (heavy bar) made it appear more severe in my mind, , kind of like looking at Mikmar bits (medieval spikey looking) when it fact the M

Re: glory bits

2007-01-10 Thread Jean Ernest
t, try the Myler driving bits (I use a Myler butterfly with low wide port #15 mouthpiece) Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, still cold with -35 degrees , but we are Sending this cold air down to the Midwest! Enjoy! Does anyone know where to buy Glory bits? I want to buy another and the Glory pho

glory bits

2007-01-10 Thread Ellen Davidson
This message is from: "Ellen Davidson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone know where to buy Glory bits? I want to buy another and the Glory phone number I have doesn't work anymore.I tried Carriage Driving Essentials and they don't have Glory bits.I can't seem to fin

fjord bits

2007-01-08 Thread mom
This message is from: "mom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --After asking and reading the same bit Q&A's over time, my philosophy ( flawed??) was if the horse was more comfortable with his bit, I (hoped) would have a more willing, relaxed and thus listening partner. My collection is a

Re: bits

2007-01-07 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
ve allows more space for the horse's tongue, so the bit rests (and can act) on the tongue and the bars of the mouth, spreading the pressure somewhat. Two of my Fjords (and my donkey) had noticable objections to bits with single-jointed mouthpieces, and went much better in bits with bar mout

Re: bits and passenger lesson

2007-01-07 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A mullen mouth snaffle, with a solid mouth, would be kinder than a single jointed snaffle, but there is no leverage with a snaffle, only a direct pull (shanked "snaffles" are not snaffles, but really are curb bits be

bits and passenger lesson

2007-01-07 Thread CHERYL GARNICA
e to learn the canter (on the POA that is), better control. She is more enthused with riding and the horses since learning this (me too!) RE: bits and fjords After asking and reading the same bit Q&A's over time, my philosophy ( flawed??) was if the horse was more comf

Re: bits

2007-01-05 Thread CrystalZak
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > i think one of the things i learned from my former trainer (aside from the > fact she did not like oz), was how to use what she uses and is called a > special guidance rein. it's designed for beginners, but i still will use it > when i > ride western.

Re: bits and pees

2007-01-04 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My Mare Stella has always done this: Every time she thinks there is FOOD coming, or just when I show up (she also thinks that means FOOD I guess) she will run over to her special spot and pee. I think she is just preparing for "action" !

Re: balance a bigger bits!

2007-01-04 Thread jerrell friz
This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Who really is the originator of this stuff? The training of horses started many years ago, first man, and first horse, who knows how many years ago. I really don't see anyone person/trainer, saying that they discovered a new method. Alt

RE: balance a bigger bits!

2007-01-04 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sounds a lot like Linda Parelli's "Fluidity" program!I recently watched several of the Parelli videos and she was doing the "pushing passenger" exercise, etc. Who really is the originator of this stuff? I suspect long before either Pa

RE: balance a bigger bits!

2007-01-04 Thread Kathi Thompson
  I can't take up any more space but in a nutshell, these Natural Horsemanship concepts work and work very well if properly instigated.  Bigger bits are not needed and a light, responsive and very much safer horse is the result.  It is my passion to teach these concepts and see the won

Re: bits and pees

2007-01-04 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/4/2007 9:32:37 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >whenever she sees me coming, Lana pees. I sure don't know what causes this behavior, but we had a similar case; a Percheron mare that would pee as soon as she s

bits and pees

2007-01-04 Thread Lois Anne Starr
iz (in soggy western Washington) * Happy New Year all! Liz there was a discussion on the list several weeks ago about bits. The one that seemed to get the most positive comments was the Coronet Glory bit. I finally found a couple of places (Internet) that supply them, one of whom is Amazon.com

different bits

2006-11-23 Thread Autumnhaus
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I found with Dusty, she does well with the," Sprenger HO Swivel 3-Slot Liverpool bit". But if the choice is between bit or no bit. She likes the no bit better and really likes the Dr Cook Bitless bridle. Shari The FjordHorse List archives can be foun

Nutrena Lite and bits & Thanksgiving

2006-11-22 Thread Pat Holland
ut what they are about, past training, their individual mind set and so forth. When it comes to bits few horses fall into one category with bitting. When I find the bit the horse accepts well, I make sure the owner continues with the same bit I trained in. And it varies as much as each horses ta

Lite balance/bits

2006-11-22 Thread Nancy Newport
nded amount more or less- I kind of adjust as I go. I, too, use the Glory Bits for driving, I use the liverpool type. I also have a butterfly that I use on one of my driving horses when I ride her, but I prefer the liverpool for driving her. I'm sure I would like the Glory riding bit. Bes

Re: Trying different bits

2006-11-22 Thread Sam Banks
This message is from: "Sam Banks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean, I didn't know it was you who came up with the Glory Riding Bit - Thanks! The Glory bit shape is a curved mouthpiece, and it is angled differently than other bits with curved mouth pieces. There is the Arch bit, where

Re: Trying different bits

2006-11-22 Thread dgantaya
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, we have had wonderful luck with a full cheek copper roller, as well as the full cheek waterford. Both bits give Bjorn & Olav lots of relaxation, and they have been rounding beautifully. They are salivating like crazy, and taking cues from the

Re: Trying different bits

2006-11-21 Thread Sarah Clarke
was too sensitive to deal with any of the snaffle bits, even the KK ones and the Myler bits. -- What famous horseman said . . . . "Let your horse be your teacher." ? I remember reading somewhere that Fj

Re: Bits (Jerry Friz)

2006-05-25 Thread JadeBear
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am far from an expert on horse training but I did teach school for 36 1/2 years so I can say with some authority that if one learning style worked for all kids, my job would have been a lot less complicated...and, possibly, less interesting. How mu

rusty bits

2006-05-24 Thread Autumnhaus
snaffle. However the bit makers don't want to put their name on a piece of rust. So, I might end up making my own. I find the Glory people unwilling to work with me. Oh, one other point, Mylar bits off the wall, are made in China. If you want a custom, they will make it for you, and

bits, no bits or

2006-05-24 Thread Autumnhaus
backs, side passes,, and whole nine yards, with no problems. I even have a Bitless driving bridle. And yes, it works very well. Every horse if different, and each will favor or work better in different kinds of bits. Personally I feel, that I rather work with the horse to find out what the hors

Re: Fwd: Bits (Jerry Friz)

2006-05-24 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Unfriendly"!!! Nope, just the fact that you have a way of training a horse and you are an expert in that way. Others in their way. Hopefully we will never all be doing it the same way! Jean Gayle Author 'The Colonel's Daughter" Oc

Re: Fwd: Bits (Jerry Friz)

2006-05-23 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ellen, I do not know which "Jean" you are talking to as there are two of us!!! You are an expert in what you do (and your kind horse) and others are experts in what they do. So, lets all be friends Jean Gayle Author 'The Colonel's D

Re: Bits (Jerry Friz)

2006-05-23 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To Jerry Fritz, You make some very good points and I am especially impressed with your discussion about old iron bits. I had a wall full and have given away fifty or so. Any junk store or antique store usually has them o

Fwd: Bits (Jerry Friz)

2006-05-23 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Since I can't post to the list, because my server uses a word that starts with a ' V ' in their signature, my good friend Jean is offering to relay. Thank you Jean. And thank you Wayne for your very informative post on

Re: Discussion on Bits

2006-05-22 Thread Joan griffin
This message is from: Joan griffin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I started this discussion of bits because I plan to enter some of the English classes at the National Show in Winona. I will not be participating in the evaluation or in dressage classes. As Mike May quoted from the rul

No Bits

2006-05-20 Thread lhcarriage
This message is from: "lhcarriage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> May 7th our town of Etna CA had their Parade and it was a beautiful day. One of the entries was a group of eight riders ( mix of breeds ) who are involved in the " local horse program " . They work with troubled kids and their horses. This par

Bits & Evaluations

2006-05-19 Thread Green Valley Farm
This message is from: "Green Valley Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bits & Evaluations Re: Pat Holland's question The oldest NFHR Evaluation Handbook that I have is from 2002. Riding English: Any bit approved by USA Equestrian Dressage rules ( which would mean snaf

Re: dressage bits

2006-05-19 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/17/2006 2:30:22 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A horse can't be evaluated in dressage unless he goes by the rules. We can't say our Fjords are as good as Warmbloods in dressage, except we need a Kimberwick.

Bits and such

2006-05-18 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am always amused, remember, I am an octogenarian, with the majority being attacked by the minority!! It is suddenly turmoil, hurt feelings and then placating to make changes. There are so many options and so many styles I guess this must occur

Re: Advanced English Test Bits

2006-05-18 Thread Genie Dethloff
This message is from: Genie Dethloff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Karen, Thanks for your post. I'm sorry to hear that you had to undergo foot surgery and I hope your foot is healing well. I just started some medication that makes me very tired and will shortly make me very pissy so I too am having tr

Re: Bits

2006-05-18 Thread Warren Stockwell
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Now all will know my lack of knowledge in the show ring. my experience is pretty limited so this conversation is very interesting but a "bit" over my head. Probably shouldn't even pipe in : ) I got my riding knowledge from the school of

Re: Advanced English Test Bits

2006-05-17 Thread Karen McCarthy
ute the test. At the time it never occured to me to allow the use of Kimberwick's for Intro or Pelhams for Advanced tests...but since Ardeth and Pat have brought it up, it does make sense to me to allow them. Today I re-read the equipment directives for the Western tests, and did find that ther

Re: bits allowed for evaluation

2006-05-17 Thread Steve Sessoms
This message is from: "Steve Sessoms" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wait . a broken bit and a snaffle bit are describing two different things. A snaffle is a bit that works off a ring or 'D' with no to extremely little leverage. It can have a broken mouthpiece or a mullen mouthpeice, etc. A broken mouth

Bits

2006-05-17 Thread Green Valley Farm
This message is from: "Green Valley Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There have been some interesting discussions about bits in the last few digest issues. The NFHR Evaluation Program is a work in progress and is always open to discussion and revision. The question of bits were

Re: dressage bits

2006-05-17 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The snaffle does have leverage, or certainly can give pain as it contacts the roof of the mouth as it buckles and fjordies have low pallets. Jean Gayle Author 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Hor

Re: Advanced English Test Bits

2006-05-17 Thread Genie Dethloff
s that ride western and have wonderfully trained horses that go in ported bits, but they do not ride with continual contact and their bit and/or curb are not engaged all the time, just the short times that they need it. We also have hunt seat riders using all kinds of snaffles and Kimberwickes bit

Re: Advanced English Test Bits

2006-05-17 Thread Lori Albrough
This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ask what are your tricks with a good stop on the snaffle for a horse under saddle. Hi Bonnie, I teach them to stop or come back when I sit a little heavier and close my upper thigh muscles a bit. If you do

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