Bit buddies -- recommend me a bit

[coffeehag]

You need to take your own advice lmao. You came to a post about bitting to get off your chest that you think all adult ammys are ruining OTTBs and now are being a sourpuss for being called out. I’m sure that your family of lawyers/judges can help you fund your schoolmaster (just make sure he has never been touched by an ammy or he’s sure to be ruined!).

For the rest of us who are self-funded and using our own resources, we’ll do our best to do right by our horses.

Best of luck out there and may you have the day you deserve!

[glenburn]

Not my problem; USEF and IRS.

[glenburn]

Good luck to you. We’ve been to the World Cup.

[Tha_Ridge]

I pay taxes on my horse income, thanks.

[coffeehag]

Is that supposed to mean something? I’m an ammy, I don’t dream of going to the world cup because, you know, I’m a self-funded ammy and my expectations are adjusted as such.

Hope the view from your high horse is worth it

[wanderlust]

You must be super fun at parties

[Trekkie]

It appears you came here looking to pick a fight. If indeed you are such a knowledgeable and experienced horse person as you have implied here, why pick on on adult amateurs and make such wide, condescending statements about people who genuinely care about horses and riding but may be obligated to more things than just horses? Why not be an example of leadership and experience and empathy for those that are trying to learn and improve? As a far from perfect adult amateur myself who has ridden young horses and OTTBs I find your statements mean spirited and aggressive. So I hope you are not the horse person you claim to be, as I would desire the experts in the field to have a bit more compassion for the many folks that try to do right by the animal but still are learning, as we all know it takes a lifetime to truly become a horseperson.

[fivestrideline]

I smell a troll

[Rumorhasit93]

My trainer who helps my back yard DIY ammy self with my hot horse competed in the World Cup. Did you compete or…just go? Been has several meanings.

My horse (show jumper) does lateral movements so well my friend who does FEI dressage had fun on her. Thanks for the laugh

[glenburn]

No, we did not just “go”. The laterals are no joke since you want to keep your horse under you during efficient turns in a jump off.

[Rumorhasit93]

Very non specific, but okay.

Yes, they are. That’s why I, a backyard ammy, do them every ride on my very hot, hard to manage wonder-horse of a selle francais (the “French TB”).

[endlessclimb]

Oh thanks El Capitan Obvioso. Would you like to share any other earth shattering show jumping tips, or are you finished?

[Rumorhasit93]

Next it’s going to be leg to hand, elbow wrist and bit, and shoulder hip and heel!

At this rate I’ll be doing the high AOs by the end of the year, I’m learning so much

[endlessclimb]

And get a good canter! So many ammys just RUIN the canter. /s

[Tha_Ridge]

Stop, I LOLed.

[Live_Wire]

I’m really happy to see someone else recommend these bits! They have been a game changer for my gelding.

[coffeehag]

Bit besties I’m baaaaaaack and need some more help!

The OTTB is now six and going super well, but we still have not found his perfect bit match He’s currently going the best he has in a rubber mullen mouth pelham, but he still gapes his mouth. While I thought for the longest time it was a me probably (and perhaps it still is, to a degree) he is very happy in a Little S Hackamore. Nothing changes but the “bit” and there’s no gaping, nothing, just a happy OTTB.

Our brakes these days are much better, and my hands much quieter, but the gaping is still a problem.

Which is great… except for the fact that they are certainly not hunger legal.

My new operating theory is he may have an incredibly low palate. I’d love any further thoughts on bits to experiment – we did try a turtle top and it didn’t fix like the Hackamore does. I’m most intrigued by Myler bits but am nervous about bringing home the wrong sizing.

[Tha_Ridge]

You need the Pelham for the leverage, right? I love that bit but I’ve only seen pretty fat versions of it. Could be worth trying something like this: https://www.farmhousetack.com/products/trust-inno-sense-baby-pelham-medium-port

[coffeehag]

Yes! We needed it for some stopping help after some recurring bolting (I’ve posted about it here before). Since, he’s come back to me a lot and it’s been, knock on wood, much less of an issue!

[IPEsq]

Yes those standard rubber pelhams are pretty thick. I ordered a Trust ported snaffle and am waiting to see how it compares to their straight mullen. The regular Trust line is still 20mm thick. There is a thinner range but it’s hard to find those bits, and I’m not sure how many cheek options. But they do have leather as well.