> BK> There is no substitute for proper training.
 
> What is so terrible about a Kimberwicke versus a curb?  It is much,
> MUCH milder than a Western curb and has less curb action than any other
> curb bit that I know of.
 
 
Very ambigous since there is so many differing curb bits. My show bit is so 
mild I'd put it in Tush's mouth without any fear.. there's very little port 
and there isn't much leverage that you can put on the horse's mouth.
 
The single main issue is that a Kimberwick can be exceptionally harsh.. and 
frankly I completely disagree with having to depend on a bit in the first 
place.  
 
 
> with a snaffle IN THE ARENA.  Outside the arena, I would NEVER trust him
> on a trail ride as he can be DEVIOUS.
 
Yes, but with work most of them get REAL honest.
 
 
> a snaffle all of the time.  I still maintain that it is SAFER to drive
> with a Kimberwicke when you are first starting to drive a horse pulling a
 
Driving is a different issue from riding. You don't balance on the bit when 
you're diriving for instance... ;) 
 
 
> Training is important, but what about ATTITUDE?
 
When you train.. you should be training head and attitude. Attitude is easily 
cured in the round pen. In fact I've bypassed the round pen with Tush..  and 
we can do it anywhere.
 
 
 
                                       BK 
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