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#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# I love the mikmar on some horses, and HATE it on others. My guy absolutely loves it because it has the big copper( I think its copper) roller right in the middle. Hes a very oral horse so he plays with that bit like crazy. The bit is supposed to reduce pulling, but in some horses it actually makes them pull more. I should probably mention that the Mikmar I use is the 'D' ring one with the roller. Never used the mikmar with the nose rope tho, so I cant comment on that. I really only use it on my horse for hacks because it is really soft on his mouth( but keep in mind, it can be harsh in the wrong hands) and just because he likes to play with it.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#PerfectAngel wrote:#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I am a french link fan too, but I also like the copper rollers bits....Embiem, how do you find the Mikmar bits? They are so odd looking, but I've heard they're good.....#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# Your post just made me think about how much control we ( or most of us anyways) have over our horses. Like, I am amazed that more horses dont just take off and keep going. I mean, when you weigh 1200 pounds, 120 pound rider on your back, cant really do much to stop you.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# I feel the same way about french links and have used them on most horses. For some reason the horse I have now would rather go in a plain snaffle.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#amadeo wrote:#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I use french links (d or loose ring, though we've got a couple eggbutts, too) because I, personally, believe they're a lot less harsh than even just snaffles-- but that's all up to personal view. (my view is that the way the snaffle folds causes more pain digging into the horse's mouth-- the french link gives the horse something to play with and logically wouldn't hurt as much when pressure is applied). #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I'd still rather use a bitless bridle, but with greenies, you sometimes just can't do that.. even though if a horse REALLY wanted to go, a little piece of metal wouldn't stop them, no matter how "harsh" it is.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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