Re: RC: Bitting question

[JANUSSTUDIO@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/19/01 10:09:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
rides2far@juno.com writes:


> My Welsh ponies go best in a mild grazing curb but the largest I've got
> is 4 1/2 and it's too small for Kaboot. I think I'll order a 4 3/4 of one
> of those first.  Anybody got any advice?  Favorites?
>
> Angie (who had a blast doing speed work today, regardless)
>
>
> >Angie

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If you really prefer the snaffle, as I do, then if you will teach Kaboot (and 
yourself) the one rein stop, the snaffle will continue to work. I use the 
'one rein stop' often when my guy gets too strong. It is a pain when you are 
flying down the trail to have to stop and train, but it pays in the end. You 
have to be consistent, but it does eventually work with less and less effort 
on your part.
If I 'had' to change to a stronger bit, then I would choose the Kimberwick.
Jan