Does anyone remember the candy Bit O Honey? It was one of my favorite candies. It resembled a small rock when you put it in your mouth and required fierce chewing skills. Most of the time this meant chewing with your mouth wide open for a solid ten minutes. Yes, that was back when you had to WORK for that candy!
Tessa has been chewing her bit a lot. Clinking and clanking and chewing. She's currently being ridden in an 0-ring snaffle of medium to thick thickness. It's not fancy, just a regular snaffle. My trainer wanted me to switch to a KK Ultra, which she went well in, but I couldn't find one with small enough rings. I love the extra link in the middle and I think Tessa would too, but the one I ordered from Dover (and then had to return and PAY to return it, I won't make that mistake again) had HUGE rings. Tessa wears a size 5 but she needs petite rings. I'm going to look at Bradoons since I think those are the same thing but with smaller rings.
Any thoughts? Bits with smaller rings? Story - You have a petite Arab. Where do you get your bits at?
And on another note of Go Me, I rode outside again. For longer. This weekend I may even go out the gate and down the driveway. Also, first jump lesson scheduled for Tuesday. I'm hoping I can find someone to take some pictures.
I have a KK with very small rings... I don't think it's a bradoon, but since I bought it used, I have no idea what it is exactly. I'd call SmartPak and see if they can point you in the right direction... their customer service is great! Also, I think they have free return shipping if you aren't satisfied :)
ReplyDeleteI have no idea re: bits, sorry, but wanted to say I just read your PC idea and I love it.
ReplyDeleteha ha I'm contemplating leaving the gate this weekend too...SOLO! :)
ReplyDeleteI have this bit and have been happy with it. Joy needs a 4.5 and this one has fairly small rings, a dressage trainer I rode with preferred the french link for Arabians because of the way (many of them) their mouth was shaped, dunno if it is true.
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