Obsessions cont.
| February 18, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I wanted to mention briefly what bits I used with what horse. This was suppose to go into the “Obsessions” post but I already mentioned my brain took a vacation the last couple of days.
Farley’s favorite bit is a french link baucher (also called a drop cheek snaffle). I tried a bunch of different bits with Farley and figured out very quickly she cannot handle plate pressure that occurs with a single joint. She did OK with a narrow (when I say “narrow” in relation to a bit, I am referring to the diameter of the bars, not the width of the mouthpiece), solid pelham, but it wasn’t “the one”. She likes the french link baucher. she eats and drinks well with it, is rateable during rides, and is soft. Farley does NOT do well in just a halter (been there, tried that…..), however I rode her in a mechanical hackamore in the arena and she did OK. I might try her in one on the trail tomorrow. She’s strong, but not racey during endurance rides, so it might work.
Yay, another bit queen! I’ve collected bits for ages (a habit I picked up from my old trainer, who is the ultimate bit collector) and it’s taken me forever to find Mimi’s preference – ironically, it’s no bit at all! She goes best in an S-hack. But I’ve still got several Myler bits that I love and can’t bear to part with on the grounds that my next horse might need one (or more) of them.
I have been known to buy bits that I’m don’t have any intention of using, just to have them. Form and function facinates me. I love being able to lend friends bits.