Barrel Racing Bit Suggestions

BarnBum · 08-13-2008, 07:42 PM

Whats a good bit for an experienced rider with a light hand and a very broke horse w/ power sterring and power brakes ? Do not want anything harsh. No tie down on the horse. If you could send me a link of what the bit looks like, I would appreciate it.

ChasnCans · 08-13-2008, 07:48 PM

Oh girl!

I would def recommend the 'million dollar bit' by martha josey. It is amazing for a trainee' to a soildly broke barrel horse. Try it once and you'll fall in love, and as long as you have easy hands so will your horse. Although it doesn't have alot of 'whoa' unless you tighten the chained crub.

Wendy F · 08-13-2008, 08:11 PM

I like a Jr cowboy bit. It works well on all types of horses!

Wendy F · 08-13-2008, 08:16 PM

Ths is the company I like to deal with. If you tell them what you are looking for, they can usully steer you right. http://www.lwbits.com/

TheUpNorthCowgirl · 08-13-2008, 08:32 PM

I like a Wonderbit. They come with twisted wire and just plain snaffle mouth. I use the plain snaffle mouth, I don't need the oomph of the twisted wire.

Logan-24- · 08-13-2008, 08:33 PM

I run my boy in a copper rolled D-ring snaffle

.. mostly because he listens and the other reason was when I bought he flipped out whenever a bit with any shank at all was put on. So I had to settle for a snaffle. Not the tightest turner, but we're not competing for big $$.

**beth55051** · 08-13-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ChasnCans

Oh girl!

I would def recommend the 'million dollar bit' by martha josey. It is amazing for a trainee' to a soildly broke barrel horse. Try it once and you'll fall in love, and as long as you have easy hands so will your horse. Although it doesn't have alot of 'whoa' unless you tighten the chained crub.

WoW! I was just thinking the same thing. That's what I used on my old paint horse. All I had to do on him was sit back and say hup and he was in my lap. I could ride him in a rope halter but they wouldn't let me. I liked the million dollar on him because of the mullen mouth so I couldn't over cue him and turn him into the barrel, he was a tight wrapping horse on his own.

Otherwise I've always liked something simple like an H-gag or a sweet six. Or if he's really light just a plain half moon snaffle gag in your choice of mouthpieces. Never been a fan really of combo bits, never seems like the hack rope fits like it should but I've seen that Reinsman has come out with two bits that have adjustable leather nosebands.

reiningfan · 08-13-2008, 09:42 PM

I like Wonder bits too. I prefer the smooth mouth type because my horse doesn't need twisted wire. I also have a half moon gag that I use. I'll try to find a camera & get a pic.

Crookedblaze · 08-15-2008, 10:24 AM

I have used the wonder gag on a few of my horses and have had nothing but great experiences with it.

reiningfan · 08-15-2008, 01:34 PM

The Junior Cowhorse (not cowboy) bits are a gag style and can be great bits, but watch that they don't have a middle piece that is almost ball shaped. Very uncomfortable for your horse.

PaintsQH · 08-15-2008, 09:36 PM

Dang, I had a MJ million dollar bit. Might be able to get it back for you. I kinda think it might be too harsh if its for the show next weekend for Chum. I would loooove to ride barrels on Jack. He would beat em all at ducking out of the first and me falling on my butt since he is extremely fast

Here is a link with the Jr Cowhorse. Im too lazy to download to PB
http://www.lazyheartetackshop.com/sh...tml/page3.html

**beth55051** · 08-15-2008, 09:46 PM

I had a dogbone Jr. Cowhorse that I tried on two different horses. Neither one really liked it. It seemed to pinch them between the mouthpiece and the top part of the shank. Which of course pissed them off and made them throw their front end around when ever I'd pick up on a rein.

Sold it and went back to the old standby Half moon gag or H-gag.

PaintsQH · 08-15-2008, 10:03 PM

Mine was the smooth mouthpeice. Got it on ebay for 10.00 and it was great quality.

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08-13-2008, 07:42 PM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,611	Barrel Racing Bit Suggestions Whats a good bit for an experienced rider with a light hand and a very broke horse w/ power sterring and power brakes ? Do not want anything harsh. No tie down on the horse. If you could send me a link of what the bit looks like, I would appreciate it. __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !!

08-13-2008, 07:48 PM
ChasnCans Coming two Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KS Posts: 1,561	Oh girl! I would def recommend the 'million dollar bit' by martha josey. It is amazing for a trainee' to a soildly broke barrel horse. Try it once and you'll fall in love, and as long as you have easy hands so will your horse. Although it doesn't have alot of 'whoa' unless you tighten the chained crub. __________________ In memory of baby Mayln Marie Loyd. I love and miss you! (Aug 13th-Oct 29th)While he may knock over a barrel he will never break my heart

08-13-2008, 08:11 PM
Wendy F Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 977	I like a Jr cowboy bit. It works well on all types of horses! __________________ Breaking,Training,Raising Quality bred QH's Home of Blue Roan Stallion "Blue Woody Hancock" AQHA, NFQHA 96.63% Foundation www.wfquarterhorses.com It should be a sin to talk about someones kids, horses, or dogs!

08-13-2008, 08:16 PM
Wendy F Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 977	Ths is the company I like to deal with. If you tell them what you are looking for, they can usully steer you right. http://www.lwbits.com/ __________________ Breaking,Training,Raising Quality bred QH's Home of Blue Roan Stallion "Blue Woody Hancock" AQHA, NFQHA 96.63% Foundation www.wfquarterhorses.com It should be a sin to talk about someones kids, horses, or dogs!

08-13-2008, 08:32 PM
TheUpNorthCowgirl Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 993	I like a Wonderbit. They come with twisted wire and just plain snaffle mouth. I use the plain snaffle mouth, I don't need the oomph of the twisted wire. __________________ There ain't no dollar sign on peace of mind, this I've come to know.

08-13-2008, 08:33 PM
Logan-24- Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 470	I run my boy in a copper rolled D-ring snaffle .. mostly because he listens and the other reason was when I bought he flipped out whenever a bit with any shank at all was put on. So I had to settle for a snaffle. Not the tightest turner, but we're not competing for big $$. __________________

08-13-2008, 09:42 PM
reiningfan Yearling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western Manitoba, Canada Posts: 516	I like Wonder bits too. I prefer the smooth mouth type because my horse doesn't need twisted wire. I also have a half moon gag that I use. I'll try to find a camera & get a pic.

08-15-2008, 10:24 AM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,457	I have used the wonder gag on a few of my horses and have had nothing but great experiences with it. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

08-15-2008, 01:34 PM
reiningfan Yearling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western Manitoba, Canada Posts: 516	The Junior Cowhorse (not cowboy) bits are a gag style and can be great bits, but watch that they don't have a middle piece that is almost ball shaped. Very uncomfortable for your horse.

08-15-2008, 09:36 PM
PaintsQH Started Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,442	Dang, I had a MJ million dollar bit. Might be able to get it back for you. I kinda think it might be too harsh if its for the show next weekend for Chum. I would loooove to ride barrels on Jack. He would beat em all at ducking out of the first and me falling on my butt since he is extremely fast Here is a link with the Jr Cowhorse. Im too lazy to download to PB http://www.lazyheartetackshop.com/sh...tml/page3.html __________________ My treasures do not clink, they gleam in the sunlight and neigh in the night Last edited by PaintsQH : 08-15-2008 at 09:39 PM.

08-15-2008, 09:46 PM
beth55051 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Central Minnesota Posts: 4,734	I had a dogbone Jr. Cowhorse that I tried on two different horses. Neither one really liked it. It seemed to pinch them between the mouthpiece and the top part of the shank. Which of course pissed them off and made them throw their front end around when ever I'd pick up on a rein. Sold it and went back to the old standby Half moon gag or H-gag. __________________ Do not mind anything that anyone tells you about anyone else. Judge everyone and everything for yourself.

08-15-2008, 10:03 PM
PaintsQH Started Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,442	Mine was the smooth mouthpeice. Got it on ebay for 10.00 and it was great quality. __________________ My treasures do not clink, they gleam in the sunlight and neigh in the night