How the Combination Bit Works:
The bit operates through both direct action and leverage, with the addition of nose pressure, when desired. It is to be used with a leather curb strap or curb chain, and can be used with or without a cavesson. There are a variety of options for rein configurations. When attaching a single rein to the nose rope, and the rider applies pressure (pulls) on the reins, it sends a signal simultaneously to the nose, mouth (bars and tongue), chin and poll, instead of to just one focused area. The horse receives pressure to the nose rope and curb strap, through the cheek pieces, just ahead of the mouthpiece. The nose rope applies downward and backward pressure and the curb strap applies upward pressure. This encourages vertical flexion. The wide, mild mouthpiece immediately following rotates slightly and slowly downward and back to apply pressure over the tongue and bars. The width of the mouthpiece gives the horse an advanced signal that there is an incoming request. The bit also incorporates a copper roller, which stimulates saliva production, and keeps a nervous or “busy- mouthed” horse pacified. Also, it discourages the horse from putting the tongue over the bit. Other rein configurations are attaching a single rein to the cheek pieces upper rein slot for direct pressure, similar to that of a snaffle, or to the lower rein slot for the function of a leverage bit, or to the nose rope for divided pressure. Double reins may also be used in any combination of the three rein positions. The most popular rein configuration is attaching one rein to the nose rope (for divided pressure) and one rein to the upper or lower slot on the cheek piece.
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BY: Ksherrard (PLEASANT HILL, MO) - Mar 29, 2011 ITEM #: 14806
40 of 41 people found the following testimonial helpful.
I was skeptical when I first purchased this bit from Mikmar. I have now tried it on 3 fussy-mouthed horses whom were all nervous, mouthy, and 2 of which were head tossers, and all I can say is...wow! all 3 horses took to the bit without any issues. 2 of the horses are ridden on a Drill Team and one of which was out of control most days. The first time we used this bit on her, she relaxed, minded, and constantly played with the roller. She was a changed girl. The third horse is a trail/ranch horse that had been ridden with a tie down before we acquired him. He was a bad head tosser . First use of this bit resulted in a calm horse, collected at trot and canter (which was unobtainable previously). He took to this bit better than the ones I have tried before. Needless to say, in the last week I have purchased 2 more of these bits from Valley Vet. You can't go wrong if you are at wits end with your horse's mouth. Oh, and it is a very kind bit, though it looks intimidating. Is this testimonial helpful?
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