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RE: [RC] Question about Kimberwick, Mylar, and Tom Thumb bits - Ranelle RubinI would stick with the Mylar bit...and then in a year or two, try an S Hackamore if you want more freedom to eat and drink. I will typically start a ride with a Mylar and change to the S Hack at the lunch stop. My horse is usually not that interested in eating and drinking too much until then anyway. That seems to work well for me. I love the Mylar bits. In my opinion, they allow the horse to learn to relax sooner than a stronger bit..when they relax, the bit is very passive and non-restrictive (allows them tongue relief). Have you watched the video put out by Mylar?? It will teach you a tremendous amount about how these bits actually work compared to more traditional bits. Any tack store that carries the bits should have the video for rent..Hope this helps, Ranelle Rubin -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ridecamp Guest Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 9:19 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Question about Kimberwick, Mylar, and Tom Thumb bits Please Reply to: debbie ekhaml enduroarabians@xxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== I decided to delve into the minds of the all knowing Ridecampers for this one. I have a 4 1/2 year old that has finally just gotten broken and on his way toward an endurance future (I hope!) I started him on a Mylar, D ring, 3 piece snaffle with a copper roller in the center section. He went through some usual baby attitude stuff like "rooting" and trying to get away from the bit when made to do something he didn't want to. He has a very light mouth and does "give to the bit" quite well now in addition to short sliding stops, laterals, spins etc. We tried a copper covered Tom Thumb and he really responded better and you could just use your pinkies to work him. We did this because he spooked twice and tried to bolt and just didn't feel like we had control with the Mylar, but he didn't try that at all with the Tom Thumb. We also tried a Kimberwick with a straight bar and of course he worked very well on that too. I would prefer to not have to use a "shanked" bit (Tom Thumb) as if a water stop is only 5 gallon buckets, it is easier for him to drink without hitting the shank on the bucket lip. Not having an english background, does anyone know the purpose of the chain on the kimberwick? Even tightened all the way, it makes no contact so what is it for? How is the Kimberwick pictured in the latest issue of Endurance news being carried by the lady that won the Old Dominion 50 different than my Mylar? I feel dumb after 27 years of owning horses and not knowing this! I want to be able to use a gentle bit, but feel like I have some control if I need it. My riding style is a loose rein and I don't like to be on their mouth. At this point, he has only done the bolt thing at the beginning of his training and has now seemed to worked through controlling his fear. He is not a spooky horse and has a more laid back attitude than anything. The lady that has been training him feels I could ride him in the Mylar without a problem, but I was curious about the Kimberwick. Thanks for any input. P>S> anyone in the San Diego area that wants a fabulous trainer, she's P>S> the one. She is the most gifted horsewoman I've ever seen and P>S> quite reasonable (and very humble). I trailered my horse from P>S> Colorado specifically to have her train him (I live less than an P>S> hour from Parelli and a few hours from Lyons). She puts them all P>S> to shame!!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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