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That's a Waterford bit.  I used one for ages on my Appendix QH foxhunter.

Becky Huffman <Becky@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I've fallen in love with a bit that was an impulse buy. I learned years ago
that my Arabs seemed to like the French link or double jointed bit. this
one has a series of joints with copper balls, I think it must have four
sections that will bend but not collapse. all my horses love it and durn if
I can remember what it's called. I need a couple more so I don't have to
keep adjusting the headstall.


Becky Huffman, Cleburne, Texas
www.TheOriginalSeries.com

"Of the long years of peace ... there is little tale."
JRR Tolkien, The Silmarillion



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Subject: [RC] Bits - I'm Confused


> Are there certain bits out there that tend to work with horses in the
ER/CTR sports to encourage them to have a low(er) head and stretch out
(versus being high-headed and it a collected frame)? I don't know that much
about bits and trying to educate myself, but there are soooo many different
kinds and variations - I'm sooo confused. I know different bits put pressure
on different area and can raise or lower the head. I have an arabian I just
bought a few weeks ago. Last weekend I tried 4 or 5 bits on him in the arena
to see what his reaction was. He went ballistic (very high-headed,
head-throwing, couldn't stop/slow him, no directional control) with a Dr.
Bristol double-jointed snaffle and also an English Hackamore. He seemed to
be fine in a solid D-ring with a roller in the middle but because it
appeared to be very gentle bit and had no curb chain, I felt it didn't have
the extra control if I need it. I am currently riding him in a Uexeter
Kimberwick (solid bit with low port) with a curb chain (has to stay loose or
he goes ballis
> tic). He seems ok in the Kimberwick but he sometimes throws his head up
when I try and halt or slow him down at a walk or trot (doesn't do this at a
canter) - and this is why I am investigating different bits. The Kimberwick
is also a heavy bit. Previous owners said they used a Argentine Snaffle on
him. I'm not sure how HE like it but they successfully completed a 25 mile
ER. He is used to trotting and cantering/galloping everywhere (previously,
before me), so sometimes I have difficulty keeping him in check when
cantering (he'll take off like a speeding bullet), so I definetly want some
"brakes" if I need them. I want to stay away from medium or high ports and
jointed bits because he seems to hate these when I tried them with him. Any
suggestions? Anybody know anything about/use Weymouth bits or a Pelham with
a bit converter (so you can use one set of reins instead of two sets)?
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