I have my mare in it for western and she goes back and forth nearly daily between this a snaffle and bitless.
Mild western curb bits.
At this stage horse and rider must be sensitive enough not to need the full force a curb bit can give.
Instead it allows small increments in pressure so that an altogether lighter touch is possible.
You ll see these bits with copper plastic and metal mouthpieces.
You typically need to communicate with the reins using just one hand when barrel racing so a western bit is ideal.
Remember in western riding body position leg cues and reining have the most significance and the bit becomes a means of signalling rather than control.
It is a popular bit in the show ring and out on the trail.
However the thom thumb does come in short shank or long shank variety.
The design and configuration of the curb bit are endless.
Curb bits place pressure on the bars tongue jaw and poll.
A mild curb bit may be much more comfortable for your horses than a snaffle especially if it means the rider will use less pressure and the horse has less pressure on his tongue.
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Two of the most commonly used mild western bits are the basic curb bit and the thom thumb.
In all it s a very mild bit.
The exact style of the bit depends on how well the horse responds to your cues to turn and to stop.
The curb bit refers to bits that have a lever action through the use of shanks and a curb strap or chain.
Progression to curb bit.
Many people also disagree about its severity.
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Since it has short shanks it appears to be a mild bit but the jointed mouth adds to the severity.
This bit is a broken mouthpiece snaffle with shanks and a curb strap or chain hokana believes that the tom thumb is a mild nonintimidating bit that can acquaint the young horse to the different feel and leverage of a curb bit.
Curb bits are commonly seen during barrel races but that doesn t mean you have to use these bits.
Since it has shanks and uses leverage it is a curb bit.
And the long shank is a bit more.
Finesse comes with progress towards use of a curb bit.
That of course depends largely on the rider and the type of riding he will do.
You can use two hands with the curb bit but it is designed to ride one handed.
