tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409165825821448404.post8230223187708028859..comments2023-08-09T06:01:49.770-07:00Comments on There is a Horse In My Bubblebath: Bit post....some of my opinion on bitsReddunappyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02789213785183576404noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409165825821448404.post-24505717549506089862009-07-06T15:31:12.053-07:002009-07-06T15:31:12.053-07:00Nice post! I'm with you on the Kimberwick. I u...Nice post! I'm with you on the Kimberwick. I use it to transition some horses from the snaffle to a curb. Both Toby and Coyote use that bit all the time.gtyyuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02402170522183324256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409165825821448404.post-60800908641342024532009-06-30T22:11:03.397-07:002009-06-30T22:11:03.397-07:00Oh, I see now (with the leather strap). I couldn&...Oh, I see now (with the leather strap). I couldn't tell at first that it was leather, it looked like a funky shaped metal thing, so I was really confused.<br /><br />I'm not sure what Panama's deal is, if he's just playing with the bit, or perhaps it's pinching him. The thing is, he reaches for it when I bridle him, almost before I've even got it straight enough to go into his mouth. I would think if it was hurting him, he'd be trying to dodge it, or at least not seeming so freaking <i>eager</i> to get it in his mouth, wouldn't you think? But it seems to fold up a little in his mouth, so I'm a little concerned that it's too wide for him. It's not bad, but I don't know how much is normal.Katharine Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16805523619692744514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409165825821448404.post-12736301941293651672009-06-30T21:15:31.941-07:002009-06-30T21:15:31.941-07:00Thanks for the education. Bits are just so mysteri...Thanks for the education. Bits are just so mysterious to me. I agree though that if they work - that's the main thing. But I've seen some really severe stuff on hunters and dressage and I would never want to use those ... I just want the horsie to listen to me without all those devices. :) God bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409165825821448404.post-63461050135375181182009-06-30T21:11:44.538-07:002009-06-30T21:11:44.538-07:00Blogger woulnt let me put the words next to the pi...Blogger woulnt let me put the words next to the pictures like I wanted, because of that last pic turned sideways, hope it didnt make it to confusing.Reddunappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02789213785183576404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409165825821448404.post-83029120641919607062009-06-30T21:08:50.076-07:002009-06-30T21:08:50.076-07:00Katharine, to answer your questions backwards,all ...Katharine, to answer your questions backwards,all three of them LOL, the thing that goes under the chin is an all leather chin strap, its purpose is to keep the bit from being pulled through the horses mouth, which isnt fun. You see it more in western application. <br />And the Eggbutt, the very last picture is the eggbutt, see how the mouthpiece metal extends up and down about 2 1/2 inches on the rings. It helps make it a pinchless bit. A D ring looks just like the letter D and swivels at the top and bottom of the D. Sounds like you know what a loose ring is, sometimes they can pinch in a poorer quality bit. <br />I will address the bit size question for you when I get back out to the barn with my camera, it is easier to show you.Reddunappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02789213785183576404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409165825821448404.post-35772737434636464072009-06-30T17:24:15.973-07:002009-06-30T17:24:15.973-07:00Ha ha -- I was going to ask you what is English an...Ha ha -- I was going to ask you what is English and what is not, because I really don't know. :o) I'm not hardcore English -- I chose it more for my comfort (I like the saddle better and the two reins) and for his, since he's got too short a back for a big Western saddle and pad.<br /><br />I have just two questions -- what is "eggbutt," and what is that that goes underneath the horse's chin in your favorite bit, the loose ring snaffle?<br /><br />I use a snaffle myself, but I'm concerned Panama has taken a dislike to it, and he's been fussing with it a lot lately. I'm worried it might be too wide for him. How can you tell if a snaffle is too wide???<br /><br />You are my new favorite bit expert -- LOL!Katharine Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16805523619692744514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409165825821448404.post-15515820347938882962009-06-30T16:19:09.741-07:002009-06-30T16:19:09.741-07:00great post , funny how we gather so many bits over...great post , funny how we gather so many bits over time , My all time favorite is my copper mouth egg butt snaffle ,perfect size and weight ,so far all the greenies like it!Sherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409165825821448404.post-4421886982741561782009-06-30T15:25:56.789-07:002009-06-30T15:25:56.789-07:00Interesting post on bits, thank you. Please drop ...Interesting post on bits, thank you. Please drop by my blog to pick up your Honest Scrap Award. http://rockymountainyankee.blogspot.com/2009/06/honest-scrap-award.htmlRocky Mountain Yankeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10463471760904213783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8409165825821448404.post-84401338981000293772009-06-30T15:15:24.832-07:002009-06-30T15:15:24.832-07:00Loved your tour! Always interesting to see what ot...Loved your tour! Always interesting to see what others have in their bit tack room. I love the loose ring snaffle with sweet iron mouth. Certainly a fave with my boys. Actually any bit with sweet iron is what I like. <br />I enjoy the natural horsemanship training as well and its "common sense" training. Doing ground work with my young gelding has made him a joy to be around.<br />Great blog post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07930015889151178654noreply@blogger.com