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[RC] Wondering about D-ring, Egg-butt, and full cheek bits - rosalieI have a question about bits (ok, maybe more than one question): My mare will be 5 years old this spring. She was "lightly started" last spring and a loose-ring snaffle was used by the trainer. Over the last year, I've ground-trained and ridden her - the little trail on my land, doing flatwork and steering exercises in flat open areas, nothing more than an hour under saddle. I recently realized that her bit is a little too small. I measured it, and ring-to-ring, it's 5 3/4 inches. So I'm looking for a 6" bit, and since that is so long, I think I'd like to go to a french link. I also want to get away from the loose rings, she's sensitive and responsive enough that I really don't need to pinch her lips with a loose ring. Here's my question(s): In terms of use and response, what is the difference between D-ring, Egg-butt, and Full-Cheek? (I do know how they look, and I use an Egg-butt french link on my older Arabian, but I've never used a D-ring or Full-Cheek before.) And yes, I also work her in a halter and that great sidepull that Ed made for her, but I think it's good for her education to know about a bit. Thanks! Rosalie =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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