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Same problem with R. Myler has a website and they will suggest a bit 
depending on your horses training ,use etc.They suggested and we went to a 
ported, hinged bit on the trail, Still can get independet side movement, but 
the curved port gives tongue relief and with the hinge it 'acts' like a 
solid bit front to back and gives some leverage with the slots if neededc to 
slow down. He tucks and rounds better in it too. (they are pricey, but I 
found one used in a 4 3/4 for 36.00$ at a used tack shop.
  Now for Honey i was looking for the curved mouthpiece witha french link, 
she needs less bit. Found a 'takeoff' just like th myler for 29.00$She 
relaxed alot in it, course we are still working in the ring.  Laurie


> From: Cowgirgoof@xxxxxxx
> To: csimmons88@xxxxxxxxx
> CC: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [RC]   Kimberwicke bit
> Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 09:41:15 -0400
>
> Hi, it's interesting that this thread came up right as I'm in process of 
> switching bits on my "young" horse. Although he works well in the arena in 
> the full cheek snaffle, on the trail he was requiring more control. I'm a 
> firm believer in John Lyons methods, but I also realize that what we do on 
> trail (going straight with little or no room for lateral work), calls for a 
> levage bit in many situations. A sage old horsewoman (who rode the first 
> Florida 100 in 1951!), told me to try a short shanked Pelham with bit 
> converters on him. Voila, he loves the straight mouthpiece. He almost 
> instantly became a responsive dream to ride and quit yanking for weeds, 
> pulling at the trot and he was just generally more relaxed (and so was I 
> because I knew I had control).
> But alas, it really is too much bit for him, so I dug out my old uexter 
> kimberwicke, and he is fine in that. I believe they should make the 
> kimberwicke in a mullen mouth, but I cannot find one (except in certain 
> Mylers, and not in a 4 3/4).
> Thanks for your great tips on this bit. I know alot of distance riders use 
> them, and it's no wonder why...Most of us know we should do more training 
> at home, but can't always have the time...
> Becky
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