tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187426796583947781.post5011495298396962388..comments2023-05-24T11:36:05.019-04:00Comments on A Good Horse: Horse Bitting, a favorite subject of mineSolitaireMarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573053727692879169noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187426796583947781.post-28681740920975243922008-11-16T09:45:00.000-05:002008-11-16T09:45:00.000-05:00I'm glad to see this post was well received so far...I'm glad to see this post was well received so far! I have been intrigued with the Dr. Cook's bitless bridle system but have not found anyone with one to borrow or found one used on Ebay at a reasonable price. I'm curious how Monty would react to it.<BR/><BR/>The Myler bits can be tricky. I've played with a few of them. My horse HATES the level 3 ones with the jointed port. Even when hacking withSolitaireMarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573053727692879169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187426796583947781.post-46846544591060320072008-11-16T07:55:00.000-05:002008-11-16T07:55:00.000-05:00great post! bitting is one of my favorite subject...great post! bitting is one of my favorite subjects too, and like you, i have a growing bit collection - sometimes i'll even buy bits i'll probably never use just so my collection is complete :-\<BR/><BR/>i couldn't agree more that it's the rider's hand and not the bit itself that causes the problem. you see plenty of riders who think just because they are using a mild snaffle it's ok to yank jmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295140724737185132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187426796583947781.post-9404368826947278332008-11-14T18:34:00.000-05:002008-11-14T18:34:00.000-05:00My mare goes in a Dr. Cook's Bitless Bridle and sh...My mare goes in a Dr. Cook's Bitless Bridle and she has also used a Hackamore when I've taken lessons on her.<BR/><BR/>I chose the Bitless because I'm a beginner rider and didn't want my inexperienced hands to be too rough on her mouth while I was learning how to ride properly.<BR/><BR/>I have nothing against humane bits in the right hands, though.<BR/><BR/>That being said, I've had my horse for Laughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187426796583947781.post-39911105924528341962008-11-14T15:18:00.000-05:002008-11-14T15:18:00.000-05:00Food for thought. Most people haven't a clue about...Food for thought. Most people haven't a clue about bits and need to do research and know what to use for their situation. I firmly agree that it's not the bits that are harsh at times but the riders use of their hands. Good post.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.com