mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Mar 5, 2014 15:46:56 GMT
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Post by lorddaxter on Mar 5, 2014 16:25:07 GMT
Lovely pics, gorgeous scenery, your horses stand tied so nice:)
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Mar 5, 2014 16:47:13 GMT
LD by the time we stop. They are ready to stand. Reno is kind of lazy anyways. That was Rawhide's first big ride.We were so proud of him. I'm not bragging but I have some good horse's. They are very laid back..Well except for JR he does get a hot at times. But nothing I can't deal with..But when he was my main ride he was like the others..He is semi retired due to his past stifle injury. With Reno I can throw the lead over his neck and he follows me. I can also just grab him by his lower chin and he comes right along.Today or 6 months down the road..
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Post by lorddaxter on Mar 5, 2014 16:53:32 GMT
LOL!...I will just say though, ahem, googler would lecture you about the height of that first rope picture, I can hear her now!
You are very lucky, Im sure its mostly because of your attitude with them, I know mine will be that good one day, they are so much better since I started using the trainer who finally broke Isis attitude, seems to work.
Gorgeous scenery, round here theres nothing!
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Mar 5, 2014 17:02:49 GMT
Gorgeous horses. I have to ask is it common in western riding to have that kind of bits? I ask because I ride only on snaffle or bitless.
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Mar 5, 2014 18:02:25 GMT
LOL!...I will just say though, ahem, googler would lecture you about the height of that first rope picture, I can hear her now! You are very lucky, Im sure its mostly because of your attitude with them, I know mine will be that good one day, they are so much better since I started using the trainer who finally broke Isis attitude, seems to work. Gorgeous scenery, round here theres nothing! LOL you would be the one to catch that. But Reno will stand there and not be the one to get himself into trouble. I usually tie high. That day spots were limited due to picker bushes etc.. |
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Mar 5, 2014 18:06:40 GMT
Gorgeous horses. I have to ask is it common in western riding to have that kind of bits? I ask because I ride only on snaffle or bitless. Lip...Rawhide was using a tom thumb which is basically a snaffle but has a long shank.He does well with it. Reno well Reno he has a stronger bit as he tends to get on the bit at times. So the one I use does well for him..I will get pics of them for you... |
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Post by 1fatmule on Mar 5, 2014 18:58:52 GMT
okay mingiz, waaayyy back when i made my VERY first comment on a different forum i mentioned that we always started our young horses in a tom thumb, which is basically a snaffle bit, oh boy, the googler bit my head OFF!! saying, because it had shanks, it was a curb bit, a harsh bit, and on, and on. kinda hurt my feelings because our horses had mouths like velvet, and most of our horses never needed any other bit, with the exception of our big gelding when he gets ridden, and then we use a walking horse bit with a copper jointed mouth piece, what i would still call a snaffle mouth piece. can somebody explain the difference to this 50+ year old "lady" we rode western with these bits  |
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Mar 5, 2014 19:01:45 GMT
Lip..These are the bits I use the first on is a tom thumb with copper rollers.  This is the one I use on Reno.Sorry it's crooked..I don't know the name of it. But it works well  |
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Mar 5, 2014 20:10:27 GMT
Oh, the picures don't work. Do not get me wrong I just wondered does all western riders use that kinde of bits and why, because I see them alot on western horses. I am curious why is that. Is it because of the style that you ride, does it have some purpose, aesthetics, etc. |
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Terry
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Post by Terry on Mar 6, 2014 0:53:16 GMT
I can't see the pictures of the bits either, but I love all your trail riding pictures, Mingiz! Beautiful horses and beautiful scenery!
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Mar 6, 2014 1:56:46 GMT
okay mingiz, waaayyy back when i made my VERY first comment on a different forum i mentioned that we always started our young horses in a tom thumb, which is basically a snaffle bit, oh boy, the googler bit my head OFF!! saying, because it had shanks, it was a curb bit, a harsh bit, and on, and on. kinda hurt my feelings because our horses had mouths like velvet, and most of our horses never needed any other bit, with the exception of our big gelding when he gets ridden, and then we use a walking horse bit with a copper jointed mouth piece, what i would still call a snaffle mouth piece. can somebody explain the difference to this 50+ year old "lady" we rode western with these bits Well everyone has their own opinion but some are also animal 1's. The tom thumb is basically a snaffle. But does have more leverage to it that a plain ole d ring snaffle. I figure if it works for the horse your using it on.Then stick with it. Look at some of the gag bits people use.I would call that a very harsh bit especially in heavy hands. Look at the bits walking horse people use,straight hunk of metal with arm length shanks on them. I use what is called a reining bit on my walker. Anything else and I have no control.I tried the walking horse bits when i first got him and it wasn't no fun. This bit works perfect for him and I can sit him down if I put a heavy hand on him. It all depends on what works the best. Ignore what they say. Most think they are experts anyways.. I don't say I am but I figure if it works don't change it. |
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Mar 6, 2014 2:07:43 GMT
I can't see the pictures of the bits either, but I love all your trail riding pictures, Mingiz! Beautiful horses and beautiful scenery!
I can see them. Let me try again Rawhides bit tom thumb with copper rollers.  Reno's bit.Not sure waht the name of it is.  Let me know if you see them.. |
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Mar 6, 2014 9:59:58 GMT
Thank you for the info and pictures |
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Post by horselady on Mar 6, 2014 12:41:17 GMT
Such amazing scenery and the horses and people all look happy
and i use tom thumbs in western horses for trail riding. and the googler is full of her own ideas and she wants everyone to sway to her thinking.
but to each that works that is what counts
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Post by 1fatmule on Mar 6, 2014 17:00:52 GMT
could not agree more horselady, the only reason my hubby rides our gelding with a "walking horse bit" is he is clumsy (the horse) and not as naturally gaited as our mare. he needs help collecting himself, and hey it works for him. on the flip side, he gaits beautifully driving!! and against all "rules" he drives in a classic tom thumb, sooo HA to the "knower of all" whatever works for you, and your horses |
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