Finally found THE BIT!!!!

Bonanza · 09-02-2008, 08:23 PM

As some of you know, we bought my dreamhorse Rosie in February. I did not have much history at all on her, except that the previous owners rode her in a tom thumb, and our test ride was in a hackamore. My goal was to find a bit that Rosie not only was responsive in, but that she liked and was comfortable in. I have tried a little S hack, a bosal, a tom thumb, an argentine bit, a snaffle, a curb (grazing) bit, and about four other bits that were all different and I don't know the names of them. In everything I rode Rosie in, she was responsive - some bits more than others. But in some bits she would toss her head while riding and with each bit she would "worry" at the bit constantly. And of course you have to ride in each bit for awhile to see if its just the "new" feel, or if she really won't settle down and relax. Alot of people told me to just pick one bit and stick with it and that she would eventually get used to it - but that wasn't what I wanted for my girl. I wanted a bit that she honestly liked and was able to relax in.

Well, after all these months and effort, I finally found the one - she is so responsive and light that its wonderful and she has quit playing constantly with it and no more head tossing. I can even tell she is enjoying our rides more - she has always had alot of "go" but now she has even more - but she is more relaxed too and I can tell she is really enjoying herself. Here is the bit that Rosie picked for herself:

pippy · 09-02-2008, 08:34 PM

I have a bit real similar to that, I've found it to be a good bit.

Carri · 09-03-2008, 08:48 AM

That is wonderful! It is so great when you finally fnd what works after a long struggle.

lopintoo · 09-03-2008, 09:40 AM

Good choice Rosie and good for you not to give up in finding the right one for her. It's good to hear that she likes it and now you both can enjoy your rides comfortably.

rm185western · 09-03-2008, 09:56 AM

I often wonder if horses get that same great feeling as we do when you finally finds something that fits just right. It's like finding that perfect pair of shoes, that look right, fight right, feel right, and are actually designed for what you want, what a relief

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09-02-2008, 08:23 PM
Bonanza Long Yearling Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,029	Finally found THE BIT!!!! As some of you know, we bought my dreamhorse Rosie in February. I did not have much history at all on her, except that the previous owners rode her in a tom thumb, and our test ride was in a hackamore. My goal was to find a bit that Rosie not only was responsive in, but that she liked and was comfortable in. I have tried a little S hack, a bosal, a tom thumb, an argentine bit, a snaffle, a curb (grazing) bit, and about four other bits that were all different and I don't know the names of them. In everything I rode Rosie in, she was responsive - some bits more than others. But in some bits she would toss her head while riding and with each bit she would "worry" at the bit constantly. And of course you have to ride in each bit for awhile to see if its just the "new" feel, or if she really won't settle down and relax. Alot of people told me to just pick one bit and stick with it and that she would eventually get used to it - but that wasn't what I wanted for my girl. I wanted a bit that she honestly liked and was able to relax in. Well, after all these months and effort, I finally found the one - she is so responsive and light that its wonderful and she has quit playing constantly with it and no more head tossing. I can even tell she is enjoying our rides more - she has always had alot of "go" but now she has even more - but she is more relaxed too and I can tell she is really enjoying herself. Here is the bit that Rosie picked for herself: __________________ It's hard to stumble when you're on your knees.

09-02-2008, 08:34 PM
pippy Long Yearling Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,092	I have a bit real similar to that, I've found it to be a good bit. __________________ Put your heart, mind, intellect, and soul even to your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.\" â€“ Swami Sivananda Saraswati

09-03-2008, 08:48 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	That is wonderful! It is so great when you finally fnd what works after a long struggle. __________________

09-03-2008, 09:40 AM
lopintoo Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,239	Good choice Rosie and good for you not to give up in finding the right one for her. It's good to hear that she likes it and now you both can enjoy your rides comfortably.

09-03-2008, 09:56 AM
rm185western Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 3,662	I often wonder if horses get that same great feeling as we do when you finally finds something that fits just right. It's like finding that perfect pair of shoes, that look right, fight right, feel right, and are actually designed for what you want, what a relief __________________ ________________________________ Okay, who put a stop payment on my reality check?