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…it. Thanks so much
Lisa
Answer: Hi Lisa,
There is a lot of confusion about bits and many misconceptions. Many people do not really understand the difference between the two main types of bits, snaffles and curbs (or direct pressure and leverage bits) and many people think…
…Lisa, There is a lot of confusion about bits and many misconceptions. Many people do not really understand the difference between the two main types of bits, snaffles and curbs (or direct pressure and leverage bits) and many people think a snaffle is automatically mild and a curb is automatically…
…precisely for advanced maneuvers. Not all bits are bad, but it’s time to “Get it Straight.”
Types of Bits There are two main types of bits–snaffles (direct pressure) and curbs (leverage bits). You may think that a snaffle bit is automatically mild and a curb bit is automatically harsh….
…reining bits, my favorites are made by Myler Bits. The jointed mouthpiece is nice and mild if it is designed in such a way to eliminate the two harsh actions. Many jointed curb bits are made with a little tube across the joint which both prevents it from poking the…
…include some quite useful tools, like bits, bridles and reins, as well as more serious reinforcement tools like whips, crops, and spurs. Also included in artificial aids are some stronger devices like ties-downs, draw reins, or nose bands designed to strap the mouth shut, to physically force the horse to…
…social distancing). Bring your spouse or a non-riding friend for this fun, action-packed outdoor program. October 22-26 is Horsemanship Immersion—a program you’ve asked for, specifically designed for insatiable learners. This will be a hands-on, 4-day program that covers riding skills, groundwork, health, first aid, conformation, saddle fit and bits, behavior and…
…all in the glorious setting of a 5,000 acre ranch in the Rocky Mountains, and the “five-spur” meals and accommodations that the Ranch is famous for. We’ll study horse behavior, conformation, ground training, health, nutrition, first aid, saddle fitting and bits, just to name a few. Can it possibly get…
…from riding skills to groundwork, behavior and training to bits and saddle fit, plus health, nutrition and first aid. You’ll enjoy trail rides in the mountains on steady trail horses, and the fine dining and luxurious accommodations the ranch has to offer.
With the cancellation of all the big…
…activities for riders and nonriders alike. Horsemanship Immersion, October 22-26. With a laboratory of over 200 horses to play with, this program is for insatiable learners of all ability levels. It involves concentrated study and hands-on practice, including riding, groundwork, conformation, behavior & training, saddle fit & bits, health &…
Two Bits: Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a Western Instructor find bits to use for a lesson horse
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Question Category: Talk about Tack
Question: How do you fit curb chains to horses for curb bits and kimberwicke bits? How do you properly test the pressure of the curb chain?
Answer: There is information on this very subject in CHA’s Composite Horsemanship Manual, level 1, page
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Improve your and your horse’s comfort and control on the trail with the right trail bridle and bit.
http://www.equisearch.com/article/trail-bits-bridles
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Julie Goodnight: How to clean your bit, why bits change color (Myler)
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Behind the Scenes of Two Bits: Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a Western Instructor find bits to use for a lesson horse
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Having said that, I think that there are many bad bits that shouldn’t be used at all. There are some bits that I wouldn’t use but could envision a use or a horse I might try it on. And then there are the bits that I love that horses
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…of bits on the market and many are great bits and some are horrible torture devices that ought to be illegal. It really helps to understand how bits work on the horse’s mouth and head and what makes them mild or harsh. Most trail and lesson programs use a combination…
…sidepieces may have made the bits look different, but to the horse, all those bits would feel the same.
Find out what professional training your horse has had. Remember that a bit can’t train your horse or create the movements that you want. Your horse needs to be trained…
…you are unsure of the difference between a curb (leverage bit) or a snaffle (direct pressure bit) do some research in my training library.
Myler bits are the only bits I’ve used for the past couple decades and there are many different Myler bits I would use based on…
…do his job better. For more information on Myler bits, visit www.mylerbitsusa.com.
So, in short Alice, you are right—at least in my opinion. There are so many misconceptions out there about bits and most people really don’t know why they use the bit they do, other than someone told…
…so thick and dried-on at the corners of the mouth on both bits that I couldn’t even chip it away with my finger nail. The middle of the bits, at the joints, were both clogged up with bits of hay and whatever gross stuff had glommed on to it. How…
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Answer: Sallianne,
Snaffles are direct pressure bits, which are designed to be ridden two-handed. Curb bits have leverage and are designed to be ridden one-handed. Just because it is a snaffle, it is not necessarily harsher than a curb bit, and visa-versa. While you can ride…
…Anyone who watches the entire series knows that through the years I changed the bits on many, many horses. We changed bits so often that sometimes we didn’t we forgot to mention it. All three of the Myler brothers have dedicated their lives to making bits better for horses, and…
…Snaffle bits (bits without shanks) are designed to be ridden two-handed with a direct rein (applying pressure directly from rider’s hand to the mouthpiece of the bit). Riding in a snaffle bit with one hand causes the bit to collapse around the horse’s tongue and pinch his jaw in a…
Julie talks with Cindy about how changing the bit on her well trained Ranch Riding show horse makes a difference in self-carriage.
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Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler introduce a mustang to the bit for the first time.
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Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler introduce a mustang to the bit for the first time.
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Question: Dear Julie: I’ve been watching your show for some time now and can’t tell you how much I appreciate you! I’ve learned more from you than from a year of English riding lessons! Sad, but true. I have a question about Myler Bits and before I go on
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…has his mouth shut (as does ours), any time you put a bit in the horse’s mouth, it puts pressure on his tongue—some bits more than others.
In fact, the evasion tactics horses use to get away from bit pressure (throwing the head, rooting the reins, getting behind the…
…it is mild and a curb is not necessarily harsh; many curb bits are milder and more comfortable for the horse than snaffles.
A curb bit has a shank on each side which drops down below the mouthpiece and the reins are attached below; a curb strap (or chain)…
…(a convex-shaped bridge in the middle of the bit that allows the tongue relief). A ported bit might look like something that will cause your horse to feel more pressure, but in reality, the design allows the tongue to relax. I’ve used Myler Bits for years and have found that…
…to swallow—could be because of too much pressure on the tongue or it could be because the horse is sucking his tongue up into his throat to avoid the bit pressure. That’s why horses usually do better in bits with tongue relief.
More info at: http://juliegoodnight.com/bits
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…There’s no one magic answer or one bit that’s best. I’d start experimenting with bits designed to relieve tongue pressure. I make sure the bits I use don’t collapse in the middle, but rather are made to curve around the horse’s mouth.
A bit that is single-jointed and…
…where he wants it.
I check bits in every single clinic that I teach and I make a lot of corrections in bit placement, both lowering and raising bits routinely. Another problem I see a lot (and a major pet peeve of mine) is the bit out of level…
…snaffle does not mean it is mild and a curb is not necessarily harsh; many curb bits are milder and more comfortable for the horse than snaffles.
A curb bit has a shank on each side which drops down below the mouthpiece and the reins are attached below; a…
…kai phil oi thum}, or if {… oi thil kai th.} transl. “the more eager and ambitious a horse is, the more mettlesome he will tend to become.”
Smooth bits are better and more serviceable than rough; if a rough bit be inserted at all, it must be made…
…problem, unless you are going to a much milder bit.
In my experience, about 98% of the time, when a horse has a bitting problem, the rider, not the bit, is causing the problem. Changing bits, strapping the horse’s mouth shut or tying his head down will not resolve…
Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler talk about collection and bits for advanced Western shows.
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Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a trainer choose what bits to have on hand for any horse.
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Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler talk about collection and bits for advanced Western Shows.
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…her pain. Once a physical cause is ruled out, you can assume it’s a training issue. The only reason a horse throws its head and resists the bit’s because the rider is hurting your horse’s mouth and/or the pressure confuses your horse. Therefore, another bit’s unlikely to solve the problem,…
Check Your Bit Fit Most riders either inherit a bit when they purchase a horse or do their best to pick one off the shelf. But how many riders actually check the fit of their horses’ bits and know for sure if they have the right ones
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Want more videos from Julie Goodnight and Horse Master? Please visit the entire video and article library at http://tv.juliegoodnight.com –watch full horse training videos there and check out the interactive training help with monthly curriculum and bonus videos! Thanks for visiting and call us for help finding…
