ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Vosals...& Bits, etc.

Re: Vosals...& Bits, etc.

Kathy Myers (kathy@nvolve.com)
Fri, 8 Aug 1997 08:06:03 -0700

><< I'm hoping that
> I can take that curb strap back off when she gets used to other horses
> moving out away from her. Is that likely? >>
>
>My feelings about curb bits are that they are made to be used with a curb
>strap. Think of the curb strap like you do your seat belt in your car or the
>helmet on your head. If you don't need it, it's not really a problem or an
>inconvenience having it in position. But if you do need it . . . boy are you
>glad it's there!

I'd be more inclined to say curb straps keeps the bit from moving too
far... and being too severe. You don't want a curb strap to be
too tight, but you certainly don't want it to be too loose either.

:) - kat
in No. Cal. with Magnum the TB ex-racer
1981 b g 5-0-3/23, ret.

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