VN :>English saddlery that's most popular in this neighborhood
VN :>has Kimberwickes with probably 15 different styles of
VN :>mouthpieces.  WHAT KIND DO YOU HATE THE MOST?
The only one I've ever used was a low curb.  It's the curb chain, various 
placements of reins, etc. that bothers me.  Actually, what bothers me is the 
"quick fix" philosophy.  You know, let the bit do the work that you either 
won't take the time to do, or don't know how to do....
Obviously, there are horses and times when a nice, fat loose ring snaffle 
just won't do (g).  But the horse should e given the benefit of the doubt as 
far as I'm concerned.  Lest you think I sit here on Mt. Olympus and rain down 
my high and mighty ideas (g), this is from a woman who used to use a Segunda 
on Thistle!!
VN :>     (I am putting my helmet on, dear Meg, 'specially for
VN :>you as I *KNOW* you would hit me over the head for this
VN :>question if you were here!)
Oh, ha, ha, Vicki!  If I were to hit you over the head, a helmet wouldn't be 
enough to save you (ROFL!)
VN :>     And, yes, I DID mean to say that Shiloh is THE HORSE
VN :>for RICHARD.  Sorry if I wasn't clear there!  :)
She sure is!  He's in a huge hurry to do everything...I keep telling him he 
has to slow down or he's going to get in trouble, or worse, ruin my horse!!
I've had a few kids up on her and she's been very good.  She surely is an 
"unfinished" horse, but safe.  Got my first 'student" coming on Monday!!
Now, if the da*(#$$&*#( helmets would just come in!
Meg  
 
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