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Gaits of Gold Gaited Horse Community Messageboard > Tack Discussion > Imus Comfort Training™ Bit > Finally ordered one. |
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| Posted: Sat Oct 23rd, 2010 12:13 am |
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dawnrider G.O.G Community Member 
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Equinas wrote: Yahoo, checked my acct. and it's finally been shipped! You're gonna love it- I rode with a new and very knowledgeable horse person last week, and one of the comments she made about D was that "he moves up nicely into the bridle". That didn't happen before the ICB- I think he has learned THIS bit doesn't hurt. I think his previous jointed, shanked walking horse bit was doing the nutcracker-squeeze-your-jaw-poke-you-in-the-hard-palate thing. Ouch!
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| Posted: Fri Oct 22nd, 2010 10:02 pm |
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Equinas G.O.G Community Member 
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Yahoo, checked my acct. and it's finally been shipped!
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| Posted: Thu Sep 23rd, 2010 09:40 pm |
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Equinas G.O.G Community Member
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Shucks, I have to wait a while. NB said they don't expect them until sometime in October. Oh well.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 13th, 2010 09:20 pm |
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Equinas G.O.G Community Member
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Brenda Im wrote: but the double chain in the center gives the horse a fast, clear signal, so the rider doesn't have to exert a lot of pressure.Just as I suspected, then, good to know! Yes, I'll keep you posted. This is proving to be my favorite equestrian board, lots of good info and excellent atmosphere. Linda
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| Posted: Mon Sep 13th, 2010 02:56 pm |
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Brenda Im Pasture Boss 
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As usual, ditto to whatta. I like the curb strap I offer thru NBS, as it has beta straps where it attaches to the bit, so there's no metal-on-metal "clanking" sound, which drives some horses batty, but the double chain in the center gives the horse a fast, clear signal, so the rider doesn't have to exert a lot of pressure. Good luck, and keep us posted! PB 
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| Posted: Sun Sep 12th, 2010 11:28 pm |
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Equinas G.O.G Community Member
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Thanks, SunnysMum. I'm not driving him, but the backing and asking for collection will help, I'm sure. And time! He needs to learn to canter on cue as well. And to 3 beat instead of 4. He's really been mostly a speedy buggy trotter and a trail saunterer. Linda
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| Posted: Sun Sep 12th, 2010 05:55 am |
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SunnysMum G.O.G Community Member 
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I found driving my pony and also lots of backing and collection work, and cantering helpped lighting my pony on her front end and putting her back more. Plus just time.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 11th, 2010 02:54 pm |
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Equinas G.O.G Community Member
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Lol, yeah, I'll try Mama on it that way. Thanks, Whatta.
____________________ Linda |
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| Posted: Sat Sep 11th, 2010 02:22 am |
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whattarack Pasture Boss 
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You can start Mama in the snaffle position on the ICB and work with her at that position until she becomes productive responsive to the mouth before you move the reins to the curb position. The standard curb with chain and leather ends should be sufficient. I used to ride Taylor with a full leather strap but had thoughts that the strap might be more demanding than the chain. My reasoning is that a chain causes a quicker response. The quicker response lessens applied pressure. Anyway, you'll figure out what works best for you. Remembering that the bit is no more than a communication tool, the rider will need to understand how to use the tool to ask and the horse will learn how to respond. There are several threads regarding how to transition the horse (and rider) to the ICB. You'll feel more confident about using a curb bit once you've read those threads. If you need help or still have questions just post it. I think you'll love having the ICB on your bridle and you'll want to leave the others on the wall. tu1 (imafan w2)
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| Posted: Sat Sep 11th, 2010 01:58 am |
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Equinas G.O.G Community Member
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I keep forgetting stuff!  I've seen leather curb straps, chain curb straps and even an elastic curb strap. Is it just a matter of trying them all out and seeing which one el caballo responds to best? I'm still a bit nervous about curbs, it's just the great unknown, I guess, but my inclination is try the mildest first, except perhaps a little stronger would encourage more lightness, which is my ultimate goal. Any and all suggestions welcome! Linda
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| Posted: Sat Sep 11th, 2010 01:48 am |
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Equinas G.O.G Community Member
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Forgot one point. He can be rather heavy on the forehand and the thought of teaching him to collect with the french link is not a happy one. Getting him to lighten up when backing is progressing, but not consistently. Can I expect that he'll be more willing to lighten with the change in bit, eventually?
____________________ Linda |
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| Posted: Sat Sep 11th, 2010 01:41 am |
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Equinas G.O.G Community Member
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And I'll have a bit of a wait, but am really interested in seeing how Shiloh does with it. He's a former buggy horse, Standy cross who was broke to ride but hadn't had a whole lot of saddle time before I bought him. He's come along nicely, learning to flex his body some and leg yield, even got a turn on the forehand a time or two. He could probably easily go into the ICB since he'd been previously ridden with a western curb, but his mama has zero experience outside of your standard broken snaffles and would rather start mild. I began using a D-ring single joint. He's typically standy stoic, but I could tell he wasn't loving it. Switched to a loose-ring french link, a minor improvement, but I don't like the action I've seen on his tongue much better than the other. Ah, this is fun! Buying tack again, woohoo!
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