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Gaits of Gold Gaited Horse Community Messageboard > Tack Discussion > Imus Comfort Gait Bit™ Discussions > Imus bit (not) broken! |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 31st, 2008 05:32 pm |
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Johanna G.O.G Community Member
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Arizona Trail Rider wrote: Johanna, with my two bits, I could move one side of the mouthpiece very easily, up or down. That left a sharp edge on one side of the centerpiece, either way I moved it. I realized that would be happening in the horse's mouth and could irritate the tongue, after I moved it gently along my finger and it scraped.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 31st, 2008 06:14 pm |
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Johanna G.O.G Community Member
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Brenda has responded and is working on it. Thanks Brenda!
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| Posted: Thu Jan 8th, 2009 11:52 pm |
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Arizona Trail Rider G.O.G Community Member 
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I'm following up about our two Imus Comfort Bits that we thought might be defective. Following Brenda's request, I mailed the bits to her. She evaluated them and determined that they would not pinch our horses. That we could continue to enjoy them without worry. What a relief! She quickly mailed the bits back, I received them today, and they're back where they belong - in the boys' headstalls! THANK YOU, BRENDA! By the way our 4-Beat saddles continue to be a joy to our horses and to us. As I stated a few years ago when we purchased them, I am no longer in pain after riding, thanks to your saddle. And now that my husband has some physical health issues, he is benefiting even more from how your saddles are constructed. I can't thank you enough for our saddles, and for the positive report on our bits. Again, THANK YOU, BRENDA!
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19th, 2009 06:53 pm |
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spikemedic G.O.G Community Member
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Now that your husband has some physical health issues, he is benefiting even more from how our saddles are constructed... so that is better for him right... ____________________ Medical insurance
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20th, 2009 01:01 am |
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Arizona Trail Rider G.O.G Community Member
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You are right about our 4-Beat saddles...they continue to be the reason we are trail riding as long as we want, and when we step down for the day, we don't have pain issues anymore! Okay, riding gaited horses probably helps, however before we got the saddles, gaited horses weren't enough to keep us free of pain after riding. And by the way, the bits are performing perfectly. No issues. I even asked our equine dentist to check each horse's mouth for any signs that the bit might be causing issues. The answer? Absolutely not! Can you tell we're big Gaits of Gold fans? w2
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| Posted: Fri Aug 21st, 2009 02:55 pm |
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whattarack Pasture Boss 
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 I am so happy to read your update in this topic. It's all good and I appreciate you taking the time to share it with everyone.Yep. I can tell y'all are Gaits of Gold fans!  Happy Trails!
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| Posted: Thu May 27th, 2010 04:13 pm |
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3vee
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Hi, I'm new to this forum and Gaits of Gold. I bought a copy of Brenda's three disck DVD off eBay and was completely impressed. I then got an Amish made saddle and three used bits. I have TWHs and have been rescuing the odd walker that comes through our quarterly horse auction. I now have three walkers from the auctions, the two young ones have recovered their health and emotional balance, the third, a young show horse drop out, is still recovering. I would like to start the young ones and transition the show horse to the Imus bits. Anyway, I have a question about one of the bits that is showing separation in the middle. Its the starter bit and it has been chewed on as the copper is marked up. The edge of the bit in the middle is sharp to the touch and there is a small gap between the end of the bit and the brass bushing which could pinch . I've read the discussion in the forum but am still unclear if this bit is usable or fixable. Will filing down the sharp edge increase the probably of the bit pinching? Can it be taken apart and the bushing replaced? More metal added to the copper roller to cover the loosened bushing? I understand the new bits of this style doesn't have the copper roller which I would like to keep. I may need to purchase a new one anyway so I have two, I have an abundance of green horses. Any advise would be appreciated, I hesitate to go to the current manufacturer as I didn't purchase these new. Would a picture help? the gap is small, maybe two fingernails in width. Susan
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| Posted: Thu May 27th, 2010 05:23 pm |
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Jaeda G.O.G Community Member 
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I can't help you with the separation issue, but I am pretty sure that they recently switched back to the copper roller: http://www.nationalbridle.com/product-p/1-6395.htm
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| Posted: Thu May 27th, 2010 08:21 pm |
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whattarack Pasture Boss
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I think most of us are familiar with the gap in the old bits. To my understanding, the new bits are of a different design and I haven't heard of any separation problems.
Personally, I don't see how a separation on one side of the roller can possibly pinch. The roller is laying on the tongue and keeps the gapped area above the tongue by at least half the thickness of the roller. I've never seen a horse's tongue that can form like putty and fold around that roller to make it's way into the crack. I've tried to pinch myself with one of my own bits and I can't. So, I chose to continue to ride my horse in the gapped bit without any problems. However, you have to do what you are comfortable with. I don't have any experience with sharp edges. Mine never formed sharp edges. You might call a machine shop and ask if they can repair it. But, the best advice and answers to questions regarding the bit should come from Jake at Gaits of Gold. His number is found on the homepage. He's the go-to guy. tu1 PS: Welcome to the board.  Whatta
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| Posted: Sat May 29th, 2010 07:45 pm |
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Lakota G.O.G Community Member 
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3vee,I suspect your bit is probably just fine to use. The wear on mine is very minimal. The copper roller just had a lot of chew marks on it & that is what I filed down. I think you're right to be cautious about how you smooth the sharp edges, common sense will serve you well there. Also, if you can post a pic that would really be worth a thousand words. It's true that they're using the copper roller again, although I did see a pic of the bit in National Bridle catalog w/a stainless roller a while back. It must have not come to production. Best of luck w/your rehab training!
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| Posted: Mon May 31st, 2010 01:06 am |
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SunnysMum G.O.G Community Member 
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The ones with the SS in the middle 'vs' the copper were in production for a while, but there was a higher demand for the copper roller so they brought it back when it was very minimaly redsigned for the I think third time with the new manufacturer.
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