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I don’t have to worry about the mouthpiece moving and potentially scaring them or there being any confusion on my intentions when I pick up the reins, the fixed mouthpiece gives a very direct signal crucial in those early stages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60246746f9f3a97f366f5675/1632708661418-F9TBOPLGKVF2OSJI3CP7/IMG_7279.jpg Blog - 5 favorites for youngsters - Square Twist Ring Snaffle I couldn’t tell you the maker, or where I got this snaffle and it is definitely not the highest quality but I have had a lot of success with it when it comes to softening a pushy or stronger horse. The typical twisted snaffles used to soften up a horse tend to have a smaller diameter mouthpiece making them harsher across the tongue and can make a horse shocky quick if not used correctly, But this snaffle, maintains the thicker diameter and the twists are spaced out enough making it not as harsh yet still effective. Its the perfect combination of a twist and square snaffle. Even when I am trying to soften one up I don’t want to get to the point of becoming overreactive or shocky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60246746f9f3a97f366f5675/1632709216675-AQGQD7XY4WZ3VO5LCGDA/IMG_7282.JPG Blog - 5 favorites for youngsters - Earl Bimson Hackamore While not a tool I use often, it is a critical part of my program and think it is important for all colts to learn to carry a hackamore. Riding in a hackamore requires some skill as you can’t just pull on the horses mouth but rather need to learn to “bump” the reins understanding that you are working off their lower jaw and not their mouth. Not every horse feels great in it, but they all feel better afterwards and it helps later on when they transition to a bridle or something with a curb strap. A hackamore is another piece that I use to uncover any holes in the horse’s training, specifically if they are able to carry themselves balanced without any assistance from the rider. It is important when introducing it that you go slow and remember that this type of pull is completely different than that of a bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60246746f9f3a97f366f5675/1632709361645-CQER7Z1JG4ZQXD6SSSOK/IMG_7280.JPG Blog - 5 favorites for youngsters - Long Shank Mullen bit Usually towards the end of their two-year old year I will begin introducing my colts to a bridle. I don’t generally like shanked snaffles so I will go to either a mild correctional or a shanked mullen type bit. I love the feel of solid mouthpieces and a mullen is usually my bit of choice. It is not offensive, so when introducing leverage, curb pressure, and neck reining the colts are able to focus on that rather than the mouthpiece. The straight mouthpiece also encourages that colt to maintain balance and stay stood up, minimizing their tendency to fall in or out of circles. The fatter mouthpiece of this particular bit is a favorite among all my horses, and they carry it well. The shanks on this are about as long as I like, and because of the softer mouthpiece the added leverage compensates so that the bit is still effective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60246746f9f3a97f366f5675/1632708204025-LJWXNFYUQ8YALIV8XNRI/IMG_7278.jpg Blog - 5 favorites for youngsters - CHS Reverse Twist Snaffle I have had this snaffle for years and it is what I transition to from a smooth snaffle at the 60-90 day mark. It has a nice weight to it and the reverse twist lays like a smooth snaffle until that horse starts to lay on it, then you are able to see-saw your hands and back them off of it the way you would with a normal twisted snaffle. It’s a great tool for me to put on a horse I don’t know and gauge how broke, or what type of mouth they have because it is not enough to scare them but it is enough to have some control should they not have any respect for a bit. 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