I'm an professional Rider and Coachman more than 50 years ago. I'm very very thankful for my educators in GDR. We had to learn the 11. Commandment: ,,You should never pull!" Ride or drive your horse(s) forward and straightend. Never never never broke their heads lesser than their heads linend in vertical position. If you try do so, you never upcoming bitproblems. Requierememts are the best position in the mouth of your horse (s). If you do so, is the ,,nutcracker- effect" and any others ridiculous.
I was totally on board with this gentleman during the intro. The idea that people put undue emphasis on the bit when there are so many other things that matter more, etc. That you don't need a bunch of different ones to train a horse. Then he showed the bits he uses! There's something appealing about using the same mouthpiece on progressive bits, but combining a broken mouthpiece with leverage cheek pieces -- when there's no hobble at the bottom of the shanks to keep them from moving -- is going to confuse many horses. With a broken mouthpiece, if you pull on the left rein, say, it will pull the shank back and to the left, while at the same time pushing the top of the cheekpiece -- the part above the mouthpiece, where the headstall is attached -- into the side of the horse's head. So the bottom of the shank is pulling the horse to the left and the top of the shank is pushing the horse to the right. There are no doubt ways to minimize the conflicting messages you're sending to the horse, but that should be fully explained, since this video seems to be targeted to novices, to keep them from getting too caught up in the endless bit controversies, rather than seasoned trainers.
All good information but just like saddles bites are a journey through hell to find one that fits your horse and matches the rider’ s skill level!!!!!! Horses grow and change just over time just like people we change physically over time! Be a good observer!!!!!
Here's your reminder all horses are different and handle different bits better then others. Make sure to do more research then just one video I wish you all the best of luck looking for the right bit for your horse 🙂
Thanks again for a GREAT video!!! I'm not real experienced but have always had gut feeling that all you said is so true. Also like that you always are reminding us about gentle hands, attitude & legs. Keep up the good work!!! Wondering if ur store is open
The online store will be announced soon, but no exact date yet. You can still email whfarmhorses@gmail.com and submit your inquiry to purchase bits if you need it asap, we will see what we can do for you even before the online store is open!
Just in the first few minutes you can tell they don’t have picky horses. My Arabian/Morgan is retired now but for the 13+ years she was in my family we never found a bit she worked well in. The bit very much does matter that’s why there’s so many.
I would like to hear his opinion of correction bits myself. They move in all these different directions and "cowboys" swear by them -- except for Pat Puckett --and they look like total BS to me.
Try no bit, I started to use the Orbitless last year after owning my horse for 15 years and haven't noticed any difference apart from he is very relaxed schooling and hacking out.
I use a full cheek copper Waterford. My horse was not a fan of the simple nutcracker bits, and the Waterford seemed to suit him best for what we wanted to do. It’s soft enough to do trails, and doesn’t constantly have pressure, but harsh enough that they can’t lean on you.
Some competitions (like dressage) require a bit. You are not allowed to compete in a bitless bridle/hackamore. The harshness of the bit really depends on the rider's hands.
@@megurineluka2767 what? everything she said was correct. If you use a bit correctly it should be comfortable for both the horse and rider. Just because you find something doesn't work for your horse doesn't mean it wont work, and even be the best option for others, and here's a tip, if you're going to try and "debate" someone, please use some actual facts instead of just cursing at them :) x
Rainy90080 AJ want facts kid. Hackamores put major pressure on the nasal and pol nerves since those are two smaller areas on the face it causes more pain since most of them are smaller in width it’s putting more pressure than a traditional noseband. Bits cause pain on the tongue, cheek soft, palette, chin curb and poll. So if you want to debate with a 3rd year equine student go ahead you’ll lose
If the horse is trained you can ride & drive it bitless but if the horse is excepted to just surrender to pain instead of give to pressure thats not training it might be quicker at first but in the long run you want a trained willing partner not a fearful servant because what happens if your bridle brakes or you have to more pain? Bits are abuse. People have so many excuses though but the facts are that bits, spurs, mechanical hackamores, & rope halters were designed to cause pain clearly bits & spurs cause the most pain though it metal being kicked into a horse's skin which is thinner & more sensitive than a human's skin & bits are metal on a horse's bare gums.
The best bit to use, is *NO* bit. 👍🏻 No matter how “soft” your hands are, bits are never soft. Love your horse and throw the bits in the garbage where they belong.
I'm an professional Rider and Coachman more than 50 years ago. I'm very very thankful for my educators in GDR. We had to learn the 11. Commandment: ,,You should never pull!" Ride or drive your horse(s) forward and straightend. Never never never broke their heads lesser than their heads linend in vertical position. If you try do so, you never upcoming bitproblems. Requierememts are the best position in the mouth of your horse (s). If you do so, is the ,,nutcracker- effect" and any others ridiculous.
I was totally on board with this gentleman during the intro. The idea that people put undue emphasis on the bit when there are so many other things that matter more, etc. That you don't need a bunch of different ones to train a horse. Then he showed the bits he uses! There's something appealing about using the same mouthpiece on progressive bits, but combining a broken mouthpiece with leverage cheek pieces -- when there's no hobble at the bottom of the shanks to keep them from moving -- is going to confuse many horses. With a broken mouthpiece, if you pull on the left rein, say, it will pull the shank back and to the left, while at the same time pushing the top of the cheekpiece -- the part above the mouthpiece, where the headstall is attached -- into the side of the horse's head. So the bottom of the shank is pulling the horse to the left and the top of the shank is pushing the horse to the right. There are no doubt ways to minimize the conflicting messages you're sending to the horse, but that should be fully explained, since this video seems to be targeted to novices, to keep them from getting too caught up in the endless bit controversies, rather than seasoned trainers.
If you ask a person “would you rather be respected or feared?” How they answer tells a lot about that person.
I rode bit less for years had much more relaxed🌈
NO BITS! Softness does NOT negate the metal bit!! Period!
😮😮😮relaxed easier working animals you use your body to tell them use a lot of ground work
All good information but just like saddles bites are a journey through hell to find one that fits your horse and matches the rider’ s skill level!!!!!! Horses grow and change just over time just like people we change physically over time! Be a good observer!!!!!
Here's your reminder all horses are different and handle different bits better then others. Make sure to do more research then just one video I wish you all the best of luck looking for the right bit for your horse 🙂
Thanks again for a GREAT video!!! I'm not real experienced but have always had gut feeling that all you said is so true. Also like that you always are reminding us about gentle hands, attitude & legs. Keep up the good work!!! Wondering if ur store is open
www.handyhorseman.com
Where can I purchase the three bits you recommended
Merci pour cette vidéo très intéressante. Ou peut-on acheter ces mors , pouvez-vous me donner une adresse ?
Merci de votre réponse.
@handyhorsman Ted - When is your online store opening? I will be buying one of your bits when it does. Thanks for a great channel and content!
The online store will be announced soon, but no exact date yet. You can still email whfarmhorses@gmail.com and submit your inquiry to purchase bits if you need it asap, we will see what we can do for you even before the online store is open!
soon
www.handyhorseman.com
Where can I buy these bits
I too, will be looking to order a couple of these bits. What is the 3rd style bit recommended for?
a more finished horse
Sweet iron and brass. O.K.
A relationship with a horse. Yes.
Just in the first few minutes you can tell they don’t have picky horses. My Arabian/Morgan is retired now but for the 13+ years she was in my family we never found a bit she worked well in. The bit very much does matter that’s why there’s so many.
What is your opinion of correction bits?
Bits are abuse
I would like to hear his opinion of correction bits myself. They move in all these different directions and "cowboys" swear by them -- except for Pat Puckett --and they look like total BS to me.
@@bella-vg9dt and ur a ❄️
whats the second bit called
@Playfulpanthress Can you please link me where can I buy it?Because I can't find it🙁
www.handyhorseman.com
Great philosophy and information. I hate leveraged bits.
Two of his three bits are leverage bits.
Where do I buy those bits?
@Playfulpanthress they're in the "bits" category of the HandyHorseman website. handyhorseman.com/product-category/bits/
Try no bit, I started to use the Orbitless last year after owning my horse for 15 years and haven't noticed any difference apart from he is very relaxed schooling and hacking out.
I use a full cheek copper Waterford. My horse was not a fan of the simple nutcracker bits, and the Waterford seemed to suit him best for what we wanted to do. It’s soft enough to do trails, and doesn’t constantly have pressure, but harsh enough that they can’t lean on you.
I HATE BITS
Why not just ride bitless? Thats the best way to do it.
Rukia because some horses hate it
Some competitions (like dressage) require a bit. You are not allowed to compete in a bitless bridle/hackamore. The harshness of the bit really depends on the rider's hands.
Montigue Madness 2018 yeah cause nothing says comfort than a piece of metal in their mouth
@@megurineluka2767 what? everything she said was correct. If you use a bit correctly it should be comfortable for both the horse and rider. Just because you find something doesn't work for your horse doesn't mean it wont work, and even be the best option for others, and here's a tip, if you're going to try and "debate" someone, please use some actual facts instead of just cursing at them :) x
Rainy90080 AJ want facts kid. Hackamores put major pressure on the nasal and pol nerves since those are two smaller areas on the face it causes more pain since most of them are smaller in width it’s putting more pressure than a traditional noseband. Bits cause pain on the tongue, cheek soft, palette, chin curb and poll. So if you want to debate with a 3rd year equine student go ahead you’ll lose
I can ride without a curb. No problem.
How about NO BIT!
how about YES BIT
If the horse is trained you can ride & drive it bitless but if the horse is excepted to just surrender to pain instead of give to pressure thats not training it might be quicker at first but in the long run you want a trained willing partner not a fearful servant because what happens if your bridle brakes or you have to more pain? Bits are abuse. People have so many excuses though but the facts are that bits, spurs, mechanical hackamores, & rope halters were designed to cause pain clearly bits & spurs cause the most pain though it metal being kicked into a horse's skin which is thinner & more sensitive than a human's skin & bits are metal on a horse's bare gums.
The best bit to use, is *NO* bit. 👍🏻
No matter how “soft” your hands are, bits are never soft. Love your horse and throw the bits in the garbage where they belong.
Too much background get to the point
I hate shank bits.