Another thing to check----if the curb chain/strap
is too loose the lip will be pinched between the bit and the chain when the
reins are tightened. In most bits and horse's jaw shape two fingers
usually works fine.
On Nov 25, 2008, at 12:51 PM, Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF
AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLF wrote:
I ended up steering away from the s-hacks and bitless bridles
and instead decided to buy a Myler Kimberwicke 41PB. I'm unsure about
the clearance that the curb chain should have. I've never used a
bridle with an actual curb 'chain' before. Advice please, from anyone who
has used these? Thanks!
Carrie Kitley
I ride in
a curb bit and you should be able to slip at least one, preferably two,
fingers between the curb chain and the jaw when the reins are
loose.
Lynn Kinsky, Santa
Ynez, CA ranch:
http://www.silcom.com/~lkinsky/ http://members.dslextreme.com/users/napha/HighPoint/
