Comments on: Greg Darnall Bits – Snaffles

By: Kelly Hart

Kelly Hart — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:23:12 +0000

Hello Larry,
I would like to thank you for all the information you are offering. It has opened my eyes to a large amount of problems I am causing with my 10 yr old mare. My horse was well trained before I acquired her as far as suppleness. She will flex and sidepass and give at the poll responsively at a standstill and walk. My issue is as soon as I ask for a trot or canter her head comes up and she is virtually impossible to rate/slow. At the moment I counterbend her in circles until she begins to listen to my requests which can take several minutes. If I allow her to circle without asking for a counterbend she will increase her speed until she is at a gallop. I ride her in a full cheeked eggbutt snaffle. Which bit would you recommend as the next step? I know that my riding is the main issue so if you could also recommend a dvd that might help I would be grateful. Thank you again. I am australian so please excuse any unusual terminology. Cheers, Kel.

By: Fran Raines

Fran Raines — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:41:12 +0000

Hello, I have a 10 year old quarter horse that needs some fine tuning. Someone worked with her in a Noavel and I am not sure that is what she needed. She rides great, neck reined but you have to hold far down on the reins. You have to be very alert with her because you don't know what she might do. She has rared back and bucked some. Any suggestions? Thank you!!

By: Shelby Dunn

Shelby Dunn — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:38:55 +0000

Hi, I have a 3 year old paint gelding that has been rode about 3 weeks and think he is a good reining prospect. He is not registered so I do not know what his blood lines are like. I want to know when a good time to start training would be?

By: Haley S

Haley S — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:58:50 +0000

What is the difference between a D-ring snaffle and an O-ring snaffle? Benefits, uses? And how do these bits prevent pinches? Do you believe all horses can be riden in a 5"?

Thanks!

By: LarryTrocha

LarryTrocha — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:15:06 +0000

@Dawn Buikema: Hi Dawn. Personally, I'm not a big fan of a mullen-mouthpiece.

Some horses do great in one but many don't.

For those reading this page, a mullen bit is a very mild curb bit with solid shanks.

If you are looking for a mild curb bit that has some "feel", I'd suggest the Billy Allen mouth piece with the Loomis shanks (located on the curb bit page).

Larry T.