Item of the Week- #1 Starting Bits

WYJumper · 04-10-2007, 09:39 PM

Okay, so the item for this week is starting bits. So what bit do you use for starting your young horses?

Just a reminder, here are the guidelines for the reviews http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=18651 and here is the product review template http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=18955

sheri7785 · 04-10-2007, 10:18 PM

Smooth snaffles of some sort. They work great in lines and are good at getting the horses used to bit pressure in lines and under saddle. Reinsman is a good brand. I usually prefer the full cheek or D ring snaffles myself.

WYJumper · 04-11-2007, 12:24 AM

I like reinsman bits too, would you like to write a review on one?

sheri7785 · 04-11-2007, 08:39 AM

Normally I would say yes but I haven't bought a new bit in ages. You know how they all sit and get used forever. So I couldn't do the pricing on them.

**Horsetopia-Annie** · 04-11-2007, 11:14 PM

One more thing -- remember that if you would like to post a review to start a new topic!

Danni L · 04-11-2007, 11:27 PM

I like to start with a o-ring or full cheek snaffle(depending on the horse), preferably made of sweet iron with copper inlay.

DoBeSassy · 04-30-2007, 02:46 PM

I'm not a trainer by any means, but I have heard that O-rings encourage a horse to elevate his head, while a D-ring encourages them to flex at the poll; thus keeping their head low.

Does anybody know anything about this.

I was going to ad that Tractor Supply carries Reinsman so you could pop in there to check out the price if you want to do the product review.

I prefer a halter or bosal for as long as I can use it.

sswtness75 · 04-30-2007, 02:59 PM

I like to use a full cheek snaffle.

Hideaway · 04-30-2007, 03:33 PM

I use a full cheek. It doesn't slip through the mouth as easily. Especially when you're tying their heads and lunging. Although riding wise you shouldn't have too much problem with bit slipage unless you have the wrong size.

Danni L · 04-30-2007, 05:55 PM

I've never noticed a diference in preformance between an o-ring and a d-ring.I also like a nice full cheek snaffle,especially if your horse is stiff when turning.

04-10-2007, 09:39 PM
WYJumper Product Reviews & Conf. Clinic Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Least Populated State Posts: 1,342	Item of the Week- #1 Starting Bits Okay, so the item for this week is starting bits. So what bit do you use for starting your young horses? Just a reminder, here are the guidelines for the reviews http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=18651 and here is the product review template http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=18955 __________________ Steph

04-10-2007, 10:18 PM
sheri7785 Long Yearling Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 1,074	Smooth snaffles of some sort. They work great in lines and are good at getting the horses used to bit pressure in lines and under saddle. Reinsman is a good brand. I usually prefer the full cheek or D ring snaffles myself. __________________

04-11-2007, 12:24 AM
WYJumper Product Reviews & Conf. Clinic Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Least Populated State Posts: 1,342	I like reinsman bits too, would you like to write a review on one? __________________ Steph

04-11-2007, 08:39 AM
sheri7785 Long Yearling Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 1,074	Normally I would say yes but I haven't bought a new bit in ages. You know how they all sit and get used forever. So I couldn't do the pricing on them. __________________

04-11-2007, 11:14 PM
Horsetopia-Annie Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,667	One more thing -- remember that if you would like to post a review to start a new topic! __________________ Annie Horsetopia.com

04-11-2007, 11:27 PM
Danni L Weanling Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Red Deer,Alberta Posts: 208	I like to start with a o-ring or full cheek snaffle(depending on the horse), preferably made of sweet iron with copper inlay. __________________ You can tell a gelding,ask a mare ,but you must discuss it with a stallion-Unknown

04-30-2007, 02:46 PM
DoBeSassy Seasoned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 4,997	I'm not a trainer by any means, but I have heard that O-rings encourage a horse to elevate his head, while a D-ring encourages them to flex at the poll; thus keeping their head low. Does anybody know anything about this. I was going to ad that Tractor Supply carries Reinsman so you could pop in there to check out the price if you want to do the product review. I prefer a halter or bosal for as long as I can use it.

04-30-2007, 02:59 PM
sswtness75 Started Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,107	I like to use a full cheek snaffle. __________________ Don't say it's a fine morning or I'll shoot ya! John Wayne

04-30-2007, 03:33 PM
Hideaway Coming two Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Posts: 1,952	I use a full cheek. It doesn't slip through the mouth as easily. Especially when you're tying their heads and lunging. Although riding wise you shouldn't have too much problem with bit slipage unless you have the wrong size.

04-30-2007, 05:55 PM
Danni L Weanling Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Red Deer,Alberta Posts: 208	I've never noticed a diference in preformance between an o-ring and a d-ring.I also like a nice full cheek snaffle,especially if your horse is stiff when turning. __________________ You can tell a gelding,ask a mare ,but you must discuss it with a stallion-Unknown