I rode Mitch in a snaffle the first year I got him, fresh off a Tom Thumb. Full cheek snaffle with a french link mouth. Only a few months ago, I finally had to switch him to a medium port grazing curb when riding him outside the arena -- he didn't like a kimberwick. I still use a snaffle to do ring work though. Only reason why he gets a curb for trails is because he's got a thick strong neck, and I needed the leverage and control to keep his head off the ground.
If your kimberwick is working, why not stick with it?
--
Leiana in SB, CA (who is eagerly awaiting her new saddle)
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> Yikes! I just finished reading a couple of articles on the Tom Thumb bits. I used one on a mare decades ago and she did OK with it but I understand they're pretty harsh. Is that your experience? What would be a better choice? (I'm currently using a Kimberwicke.)
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> Does anyone have suggestions on a good bit to switch to with a horse that's been used with a Tom Thumb?
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