Re: [RC] [RC] Kimberwicke bit - Laurie Durgin
Same problem with R. Myler has a website and they will suggest a bit
depending on your horses training ,use etc.They suggested and we went to a
ported, hinged bit on the trail, Still can get independet side movement, but
the curved port gives tongue relief and with the hinge it 'acts' like a
solid bit front to back and gives some leverage with the slots if neededc to
slow down. He tucks and rounds better in it too. (they are pricey, but I
found one used in a 4 3/4 for 36.00$ at a used tack shop.
Now for Honey i was looking for the curved mouthpiece witha french link,
she needs less bit. Found a 'takeoff' just like th myler for 29.00$She
relaxed alot in it, course we are still working in the ring. Laurie
From: Cowgirgoof@xxxxxxx
To: csimmons88@xxxxxxxxx
CC: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] Kimberwicke bit
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 09:41:15 -0400
Hi, it's interesting that this thread came up right as I'm in process of
switching bits on my "young" horse. Although he works well in the arena in
the full cheek snaffle, on the trail he was requiring more control. I'm a
firm believer in John Lyons methods, but I also realize that what we do on
trail (going straight with little or no room for lateral work), calls for a
levage bit in many situations. A sage old horsewoman (who rode the first
Florida 100 in 1951!), told me to try a short shanked Pelham with bit
converters on him. Voila, he loves the straight mouthpiece. He almost
instantly became a responsive dream to ride and quit yanking for weeds,
pulling at the trot and he was just generally more relaxed (and so was I
because I knew I had control).
But alas, it really is too much bit for him, so I dug out my old uexter
kimberwicke, and he is fine in that. I believe they should make the
kimberwicke in a mullen mouth, but I cannot find one (except in certain
Mylers, and not in a 4 3/4).
Thanks for your great tips on this bit. I know alot of distance riders use
them, and it's no wonder why...Most of us know we should do more training
at home, but can't always have the time...
Becky
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