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Location: La Cygne, KS | My Robart is several years old so yes it is well built. I have not seen the new ones so can't say where made or quality. It is a very balanced bit and does not pinch nor cause the nut cracker effect on the tongue and bars. Here is the bit I use... not sure if you are working gaited horses: https://www.pinchlessbits.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tpl&product_id=24&category_id=10&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53 It works great in breaking at poll while still creating a soft mouth.... I get lots of nod and shake while maintaining collection. And it is sooo sad about Mylers. The ones I saw at Horsefest in Springfield, MO were from Vietnam. The rep was there for Myler and I let him know how dissastisfied I was about the bit being made overseas and being charged more for them. I have a whole slew of USA Mylers and have been impressed with the quality and functionality. But I will no longer purchase them. Too bad because I have one mare that only likes a level two, short shank bit with tongue relief. Instead of constanly changing out headstalls, it is easier to just keep the bit on the headstall, but at $110 now for the bit, I can take five minutes and change it out. I bought a Mik-Mar combination bit cheap on e-Bay, while I can't say the bit is a wonder bit and will solve all issues, it is a well made bit and it is made right here in the US of A! So I'd pay the extra dough if you see one of these bits to help with your training or for every day use. The company answers all questions and even sent me the string for free since it was missing on the used bit that I purchased. Now that is customer service! :) Let me know what you end up with and how you like it. |
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Location: missouri | Ya know what??? Its all in the hands... (light) I can ride at least two of our horses with a halter and lead rope.. Sweet iron broken snaffles w/ 5-6 inch shanks are fine if used properly. And I'm not braggin... I have a wall of shame in my tackroom that has every bit from a full cheek snaffle to a "stop n go", reining bits, walkin bits, etc... I finally figured out that time and wet blankets worked wonders. I haven't had a horse you could hop on like a lawnmower and turn a key yet. Hope you find your dream bit that works for you, thats all that matters. |