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Horse Illustrated Julie Goodnight Q&As – Bit Tips

Published December 1, 2016 Leave a Comment

Q: I just purchased a seven-year-old gelding. The previous owner was riding him in a single-jointed snaffle bit. Now, I’m looking for a bit for him and he has responded badly to a D-ring snaffle, O-ring snaffle, and a Tom Thumb. He avoids begin bridled then gapes his mouth, yawns and rubs his face on his leg. He won't bend well to either side and he has even threatened to buck … [Read more...]

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What Bit Should I Use?

Published September 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

Question: Dear Julie, I am currently schooling and riding in a D-ring snaffle bit. I want to start training for Western Pleasure. What kind of shank bit do you recommend for the transition? Thanks, Kim Answer: In most rule books, horses six years old and up are required to show Western in a curb bit. Horses five and under can be ridden two-handed in a snaffle. As … [Read more...]

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What Bit Should I Use?

Published September 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ask Julie Goodnight: What Bit Should I Use? Question: Dear Julie, I am currently schooling and riding in a D-ring snaffle bit. I want to start training for Western Pleasure. What kind of shank bit do you recommend for the transition? Thanks, Kim Answer: In most rule books, horses six years old and up are required to show Western in a curb bit. Horses five and … [Read more...]

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