Friday, January 29, 2010

[haflingerfriends] Re: Tom Thumb Bits

I used to use a Tom Thumb. There are alot of variables with it and it can be set up to be more severe or less severe. The key essential to bits is... they are only as harsh as the hands that hold them.

I still have my Kimberwick. I should sell it. Haven't used it in years. Schnapps ran right through it when I got him and I switched to the Chris Cox Snaffle.

--- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com, Marilyn Mitchell <marilynmitchell61@...> wrote:
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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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