tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post6224977620375835581..comments2023-03-26T03:22:03.591-04:00Comments on Miles On Miles: Bits Bits Bits...Enough!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-34123632549490568702010-09-23T14:35:14.327-04:002010-09-23T14:35:14.327-04:00What if you tried a non-metal bit? I've known ...What if you tried a non-metal bit? I've known a lot of TBs to go really well in a Happy Mouth. <br /><br />Other things to try - if he hates instability in the bit, you could try a boucher or a full-cheek with keepers. If it's the joints he doesn't like, perhaps a mullen mouth? I know Myler makes a nice one that has some rotation and flex so you can still give clear lateral aids, but overall it acts like a mullen.<br /><br />Good luck with it!manymisadventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00269126419483167938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-10626087332051534692010-09-22T14:43:22.169-04:002010-09-22T14:43:22.169-04:00Sarah, I have a few different bits down at the bar...Sarah, I have a few different bits down at the barn if you want to try any of them. I have both double and singled jointed snaffles, and mullen mouth snaffles. And a kimberwicke single jointed snaffle. I went through a lot of bits trying to find the right one for Lady!Dun Got Classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501877307183730606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-79570269522376529122010-09-21T23:24:02.896-04:002010-09-21T23:24:02.896-04:00Breathe-
Thanks for that tip! I'll check them ...Breathe-<br />Thanks for that tip! I'll check them out.<br />Kristen-<br />I might be! Can you tell me more about it? Size, type, etc. I've never used anything but snaffles and I'm not super familiar with Kimberwickes, so I'd have to do some research first anyway. Feel free to email me if you want. Thanks so much!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-76343136654049004632010-09-21T21:56:40.372-04:002010-09-21T21:56:40.372-04:00Hey IF you want..I have a Myler Kimberwicke that I...Hey IF you want..I have a Myler Kimberwicke that I'm more than happy to loan to you to try out before u buy...let me know :)Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-54990516638307794532010-09-21T19:47:23.368-04:002010-09-21T19:47:23.368-04:00I found some pretty reasonably priced mylar bits o...I found some pretty reasonably priced mylar bits on half circle ranch...<br /><br />I wonder if he'll end up bitless. Works with so many of them...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-53548242822733721582010-09-21T19:10:31.319-04:002010-09-21T19:10:31.319-04:00Kate-yes, I'm concerned that he may just be a ...Kate-yes, I'm concerned that he may just be a mouth grinder, since that's what I saw when I went to New Vocations and saw him ridden. I really don't think it's pain (unless he still has mouth pain, for some reason), because he has none of those issues without the bit. Hey, I'm not picky and if he can go well in a hackamore or bitless, that's ok with me too:)<br /><br />Karla-that's so nice of you to think of us:) I'm looking for something a little more than a sheet, but less than a midweight turnout, and TOUGH, but thank you. I think Schneider's has exactly what we need, thankfully. Unfortunately, it's not $25!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-53159249474585492252010-09-21T09:03:54.006-04:002010-09-21T09:03:54.006-04:00I've fought the same battle with my mare Honey...I've fought the same battle with my mare Honey. In her case it took finding the right bit and using it properly (not to say you aren't, but I wasn't). I also like to mix things up a little with her and do some fun rides in her halter.<br /><br />Also, what size is Miles? I have a nearly new lightweight turnout fly sheet in a size 78 you can have for $25 if you want. It's too big on Honey as you can see here: http://latokarla.blogspot.com/2010/09/liberty.htmlNot sure if it's what you're looking for, but if so let me know!<br /><br />Good luck with the bit issue... you'll get it worked out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-60404491574069443042010-09-21T07:26:03.288-04:002010-09-21T07:26:03.288-04:00It could be a pain issue elsewhere - say in his ne...It could be a pain issue elsewhere - say in his neck or back. Also, some horses are just consistent tooth grinders and it never really goes away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com