Post by Becca on Jan 27, 2009 20:19:56 GMT -3
Back when we first started velvet (holy.. can't believe that's been 6 months ago!) we started her in a mikmar snaffle and she did really well in it lots of foam, but it was a size too big for her so we decided to switch her to a normal french link which is fine, it's still soft and what not not like it was a pelham, she just did really well with the mikmar even though it wasn't the right size.
anyways, beginning of the month i joined the parelli savvy club and was browsing threw the things they have for sale and i came over the 'confidence snaffle' which looked pretty similar to the bit we started her in, only for the fraction of the price (bonnuss! ) so i purchased it in her size. it was here about 2 days after (spppeeeeeddy shipping! considering it takes Canada post a week or more to get a letter to NS, and this was from the states) and my goodness, i had a layer of froth on her chest from all the foam on her face!! she was so responsive and seemed so happy, i was very pleased. definitely recommend the bit to anyone!
only problem is it's not stainless steal / aluminum, and i have been told before that we're NOT allowed to show in anything that has copper in it? curious if this is true or false, and if it's true what is the reasoning why we're not allowed to show in copper?
just doing my research and found this on the EC site, says nothing about copper. thanks for clearing my head!
quoted from the EC 2009 rules for section G; hunter, jumper, equitation and hack
so i take it we are allowed? says nothing about copper, but bit gaurds is a no no?
section K; reining
anyways, beginning of the month i joined the parelli savvy club and was browsing threw the things they have for sale and i came over the 'confidence snaffle' which looked pretty similar to the bit we started her in, only for the fraction of the price (bonnuss! ) so i purchased it in her size. it was here about 2 days after (spppeeeeeddy shipping! considering it takes Canada post a week or more to get a letter to NS, and this was from the states) and my goodness, i had a layer of froth on her chest from all the foam on her face!! she was so responsive and seemed so happy, i was very pleased. definitely recommend the bit to anyone!
only problem is it's not stainless steal / aluminum, and i have been told before that we're NOT allowed to show in anything that has copper in it? curious if this is true or false, and if it's true what is the reasoning why we're not allowed to show in copper?
just doing my research and found this on the EC site, says nothing about copper. thanks for clearing my head!
quoted from the EC 2009 rules for section G; hunter, jumper, equitation and hack
Bits: All bits must be humane in nature. Snaffle bits may be with or without
cheeks. Wire snaffle bits, either single or double are permissible. It is permissible
to use a snaffle with fixed slots for cheek pieces and/or reins. Bit
guards are not permissible.
cheeks. Wire snaffle bits, either single or double are permissible. It is permissible
to use a snaffle with fixed slots for cheek pieces and/or reins. Bit
guards are not permissible.
so i take it we are allowed? says nothing about copper, but bit gaurds is a no no?
section K; reining
1. References to a bit mean the use of a curb bit that has a solid or broken
mouthpiece, has shanks and acts with leverage. All curb bits must be free of
mechanical device and should be considered a standard western bit. A
standard western bit includes:
1.1. 21.5 cms maximum length shank. (A guide to measurement is published in
the FEI Reining Judges Guide). Shanks may be fixed or loose.
1.2. Concerning mouthpieces, bars must be round, oval or egg-shaped, smooth
and unwrapped metal of 0.6 cms to 1.9 cms diameter, measured 2.5 cms
from the cheek. They may be inlaid, but must be smooth or latex wrapped.
Nothing may protrude below the mouthpiece (bar), such as extensions,
prongs or wire rings.
1.3. The port must be no higher than 8.9 cms maximum, with rollers and covers
acceptable. Broken mouthpieces, half-breeds, and spades are standard.
1.4 Slip or gag bits, donuts or flat polo mouthpieces are not acceptable.
2. Except for Freestyle Classes, only one hand may be used on the reins, and
the hand must not be changed. The hand is to be around the reins; index
finger only between split reins is permitted. Violation of this rule results in a
penalty score of zero (0).
3. When a curb bit is used, a curb strap or curb chain is required. It must be at
least 1.27cms wide, lie flat against the jaw, be free of barbs, wire and/or
twists.
mouthpiece, has shanks and acts with leverage. All curb bits must be free of
mechanical device and should be considered a standard western bit. A
standard western bit includes:
1.1. 21.5 cms maximum length shank. (A guide to measurement is published in
the FEI Reining Judges Guide). Shanks may be fixed or loose.
1.2. Concerning mouthpieces, bars must be round, oval or egg-shaped, smooth
and unwrapped metal of 0.6 cms to 1.9 cms diameter, measured 2.5 cms
from the cheek. They may be inlaid, but must be smooth or latex wrapped.
Nothing may protrude below the mouthpiece (bar), such as extensions,
prongs or wire rings.
1.3. The port must be no higher than 8.9 cms maximum, with rollers and covers
acceptable. Broken mouthpieces, half-breeds, and spades are standard.
1.4 Slip or gag bits, donuts or flat polo mouthpieces are not acceptable.
2. Except for Freestyle Classes, only one hand may be used on the reins, and
the hand must not be changed. The hand is to be around the reins; index
finger only between split reins is permitted. Violation of this rule results in a
penalty score of zero (0).
3. When a curb bit is used, a curb strap or curb chain is required. It must be at
least 1.27cms wide, lie flat against the jaw, be free of barbs, wire and/or
twists.
) just let me know!
