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| Posted: Tue Nov 16th, 2010 02:59 am |
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tellus G.O.G Community Member
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Thank you I am certain that will help others! T
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| Posted: Sun Nov 14th, 2010 12:11 pm |
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whattarack Pasture Boss 
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Thank you for the suggestion. The diagram now has its own place and can be found at the top of the training bit topics. tu1
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| Posted: Sun Nov 14th, 2010 03:10 am |
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tellus G.O.G Community Member
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This diagram needs to float to the top of the heap; thank you for posting it, I needed to refer to it today when I received the new bit.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 22nd, 2008 04:38 am |
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shannonlenoir G.O.G Community Member 
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I have never heard that before, but I will definitely research that. Macho is a champagne, so his other eye is actually hazel so he is a very unique boy. Thanks
____________________ Shannon Collierville (Memphis), TN www.anathothfarms.com |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 22nd, 2008 12:58 am |
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souzko G.O.G Community Member 
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Just checked out your site, lovely horses and family. Just Sunday someone mentioned an indian fokelore regarding horses with a blue right eye. I know it had something to do with being very special but, can't recall exactly. Noticed that Macho has a blue right eye and now wish I'd paid more attention.
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| Posted: Tue Oct 21st, 2008 10:19 pm |
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shannonlenoir G.O.G Community Member
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CT - Thanks and I know my friends will be glad to hear that  . They ARE all beautiful - inside and out!
____________________ Shannon Collierville (Memphis), TN www.anathothfarms.com |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 21st, 2008 08:52 pm |
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ChampagneTobe G.O.G Community Member 
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Shannon, that pic is so gorgeous. I've been to your website too, and the photo of all of you wonderful. Do you pick your friends by the beauty of their horses? Y'all are an amazing looking bunch of riders and horses!! CT
____________________ shameless self-promotion: www.tbuckalewphotography.com "God forbid I should go to a heaven where there are no horses" R.B. Cunningham Graham |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 21st, 2008 08:51 pm |
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spirit
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BEAUTIFUL! I get it now. I wonder if a soft curb strap would help support it for him. I still think he will adjust given more time though. Could turn it upside down. LOL just kidding!!
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| Posted: Tue Oct 21st, 2008 08:11 pm |
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shannonlenoir G.O.G Community Member
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The bit seems to tilt forward in his mouth when the top ring is attached to the headstall (yes that is it at top), and he seems more comfortable when I hook my fingers through the snaffle rings and support it there. I have tightened and loosened the headstall to find just the right spot without luck. We are in no rush and will likely "play" with wearing a bit for a while. He is SOOOOO laid back that he takes it all in stride, and is very patient with ME. Though I have had many horses, this is my first horse to start myself so we are taking our time and doing it right. Thanks! BTW- I added a "brag" photo - just couldn't resist! Attachment: Macho.jpg (Downloaded 111 times)
____________________ Shannon Collierville (Memphis), TN www.anathothfarms.com |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 21st, 2008 07:46 pm |
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spirit
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I'm not exactly sure what you are asking or in what direction you are pulling the bit. The picture looks correct to me if that is the headstall on top and the rein to the side. According to the diagrams here, the headstall will always be on the top ring, not the snaffle ring. Your horse may want to have the bit placed higher (or lower) in his mouth. That could be done by adjusting the headstall. Mouthing the bit is not necessarily a bad thing. I think I would be inclined to give him some adjustment time before making too many changes. And thanks for going slow with this young horse so he doesn't have to make any negative associations. Well done. tu1
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| Posted: Tue Oct 21st, 2008 07:26 pm |
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shannonlenoir G.O.G Community Member
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Thanks for your reply. I had his wolf teeth checked last week and they are not really close to coming in yet. I just thought it odd that he seemed so comfortable when I supported the bit at the snaffle ring. He hasn't even had it on for a full 2 minutes yet so I will just give him some time to get used to it. Thanks
____________________ Shannon Collierville (Memphis), TN www.anathothfarms.com |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 21st, 2008 06:53 pm |
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slipslider G.O.G Community Member 
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My advice would be to just give it time. It is not unusual (actually common) for a horse to play with the bit when first introduced. It takes them time to get use to it and to accept it. Some will leave the bit in the horse mouth awhile, may even feed them with it on to help them get accustomed to it. Of course always be close by and keep and eye on the horse at that time. And of course some horses will just naturally play with a bit more than others. Anyway give it some more time and see what happens. Also do not forget to check for any teeth problems, such as wolf teeth, ect. that could also cause an issue with a bit. Hope this helps.
____________________ LaVonne Summertime Stables, LLC Life's journey is not to arrive safely in a grave in a well preserved body But rather to slide in sideways, Totally worn out, Yelling......What a Ride ! |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 21st, 2008 04:49 pm |
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shannonlenoir G.O.G Community Member
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Though this is an older post, I am hoping it is still a good place to post my question. Background: I have a 2 1/2 yr TWH, Macho, I am trying to get used to the bit. Please do not worry, I will not be doing any real riding for MANY months. At this point I have been saddling him and walking around the ring in a rope halter for about five minutes a couple of times a week, but now I would like to introduce the bit. Both of my other horses are in the regular Imus bit and do great! I tried the ICTB on Macho (without riding) yesterday and today. He had never had a bit in his mouth before and with the headstall on the top ring and reins in the snaffle position, per the instructions, he constantly "plays" with the bit. I even tried to hold the reins in a position similar to where they would be if I were in the saddle, but not differnce. When I pull on the snaffle ring to simulate the heastall being attached there, he immediately stops. Should I just attach the headstall and reins to the large "snaffle" ring or have him just get used to it? I have attached a photo of my current set-up. Attachment: 100_1140.jpg (Downloaded 133 times)
____________________ Shannon Collierville (Memphis), TN www.anathothfarms.com |
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| Posted: Thu Mar 13th, 2008 11:54 pm |
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whattarack Pasture Boss
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 Yeah! Congrats!
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| Posted: Thu Mar 13th, 2008 11:44 pm |
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wini2007 G.O.G Community Member 
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I finally got it!!  I want thank everyone for the direction, especially the pics from Hurleycane. When I was looking at the pics I noticed how the bit was sitting in the horses mouth, so I dropped Dixie's headstall by one hole on each side, and boom, perfect fit. Thanks again. Wini.
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11th, 2008 12:41 pm |
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Walking in New Jersey G.O.G Community Member
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It looks to me like you have attached it to where in whattarack's diagram says headstall instead of where it says attach curb chain. I think if you just move it down to that side of the same area, it should work. Also, when I removed the trigger snaps on my reins and just attached with the leathers/chicago screws, my horse was more responsive to me. Seems all that clinking annoyed him in the bit.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 10:21 pm |
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whattarack Pasture Boss
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That does look tight. Check out the pics again on page one of this topic. I notice that the buckle of your curb chain makes it hard to tell how it is attached. You'll see the difference when you compare pics. Also, if it is still tight, is a longer curb strap an option? I'm not sure if they only come in one size or not. If you can post your pics in a larger format, it would be easier to view them. You should be able to post anything under approx. 5 x 7 without any problems.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 05:58 pm |
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slipslider G.O.G Community Member
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The picture is small, but does not look like curb chain is attached correctly. Look at Hurleycanes picture again and attach like hers. Also, yes I believe it is tight the way it is now.
____________________ LaVonne Summertime Stables, LLC Life's journey is not to arrive safely in a grave in a well preserved body But rather to slide in sideways, Totally worn out, Yelling......What a Ride ! |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 05:29 pm |
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wini2007 G.O.G Community Member
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Dixie bit fitting second pic Attachment: 100_1757 (2).JPG (Downloaded 190 times)
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 05:27 pm |
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wini2007 G.O.G Community Member
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Two more pics of Dixie bit fitting. Attachment: 100_1758 (2).JPG (Downloaded 191 times)
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