Comments on: Essential Horsemanship: When is a Stronger Bit Really Necessary?

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:30:32 +0000

Good article!

By: joey

joey — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:19:48 +0000

Good article. I use the bitless bridle on all my horses. It is the best thing I have done for my horses and for me. My 3 yr old has been started in the bitless bridle and is awesome. I wish more people would try them.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:36:43 +0000

Great article!

By: jess

jess — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:11:05 +0000

good article

By: hannah

hannah — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:07:44 +0000

i like this article. i use a wonder bit on my playboy. i almost moved up stronger until i relized it was something that I was doing wrong!!!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:41:21 +0000

Great article! There are justifiable times to move to a stronger bit. Glad to see it stated in an article!

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:21:36 +0000

It’s about time someone told the truth about bits, I get tired of hearing everyone say a horse needs to go back into the snaffle,,
the lugging, leaning horse that has been in a fat snaffle for 10 years needs to lighten up and respect his riders cues.
A slightly smaller diameter will do the job in 3 rides. The rider will benefit as well, from not getting into the habit of thinking every horse is a lug.
There is also much to be said, but never talked about concerning changing bits to avoid the same pressure on the horses mouth for every ride.
I switch bits every 3 days, a tiny change in the port, the joint or the diameter will keep my horses mouth soft and free of ulcers and sores.
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By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:34:36 +0000

Great article

By: DANI

DANI — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:28:13 +0000

good info

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:22:21 +0000

This is a great article providing info on a common mistake