tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post4367670199588981043..comments2023-04-16T06:04:41.726-04:00Comments on <center>Clover Ledge Farm</center>: Bitting Miss EllieClover Ledge Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738431995755906974noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-87580595197916538852017-12-22T09:51:50.169-05:002017-12-22T09:51:50.169-05:00Somehow your comment got into my spam and I JUST n...Somehow your comment got into my spam and I JUST now saw it! I ordered a NS from Hastilow the other day with the 30 day return policy, so I guess I will start there. I will definitely check out Cotswold Sports in case she doesn't like it. And I TOTALLY agree on the mobile bit fitting unit! That would be GREAT!Clover Ledge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980479474173795906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-89629507820092018082017-12-14T10:59:37.000-05:002017-12-14T10:59:37.000-05:00i love hearing about all the bits everyone uses. S...i love hearing about all the bits everyone uses. So interesting!Martidollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615603986854526853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-21264391043268433002017-12-13T20:36:53.645-05:002017-12-13T20:36:53.645-05:00Gem went in a full cheek for years until this summ...Gem went in a full cheek for years until this summer when I switched her to the baucher. She loves the stability of it and is so much softer now. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-56336537849869754202017-12-13T18:07:32.944-05:002017-12-13T18:07:32.944-05:00I am a fan of the curved bits with the lozenge. Ca...I am a fan of the curved bits with the lozenge. Carmen goes really well in the stubben golden wing. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-64466553162080909672017-12-13T18:03:59.916-05:002017-12-13T18:03:59.916-05:00Right?!?! We put horses in eggbutts back in the d...Right?!?! We put horses in eggbutts back in the day, a kimberwicke if they were being naughty and needed a tune up, and once in a while a pelham. And thank you for your offer!! I have a few bouchers from Snappy that I could try first because she, like Remus, loved the stability of it. Clover Ledge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980479474173795906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-36565968211837905052017-12-13T18:02:32.357-05:002017-12-13T18:02:32.357-05:00Ohhh, good find! I have been scouring eBay and Fa...Ohhh, good find! I have been scouring eBay and Facebook. Nothing yet LOL!Clover Ledge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980479474173795906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-50500302513572639072017-12-13T15:52:11.246-05:002017-12-13T15:52:11.246-05:00isnt it funny back in the day when i was a kid we ...isnt it funny back in the day when i was a kid we had a dee ring, a kimberwicke and a pelham LOL. Now there are so nay choices. i have two bouchers 4 and 3/4 if you ever want to try. I only use one so would totally ship you the one to give a whirl over the winter. I love the boucher. Remus is also in a loose ring french link at times but he is much fussier with that the boucher he never even bats an eye. Good luck finding the right bit for Ms. Ellie :) Martidollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615603986854526853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-3574060124900164182017-12-13T15:35:12.380-05:002017-12-13T15:35:12.380-05:00I have an entire tupperware bin full of bits and I...I have an entire tupperware bin full of bits and I still need a different bit for Levi. I found a NS bit at Dover in the clearance (used) section for $20. I bought it because I figured I'd resell it for a profit, but Eugene has since claimed it. Olivia @ DIY Horse Ownershiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138490796669110523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-58978989136088589152017-12-13T13:47:19.966-05:002017-12-13T13:47:19.966-05:00Thank you!! They do have the bit, but it is a 16m...Thank you!! They do have the bit, but it is a 16mm instead of 14mm, so at least if the Hastilow deal doesn't work out, I can try the thicker one through Smartpak! :-)Clover Ledge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980479474173795906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-17555054052905448102017-12-13T13:46:00.687-05:002017-12-13T13:46:00.687-05:00Thank you!! They do have the exact bit, so I will...Thank you!! They do have the exact bit, so I will probably do this instead of ordering from overseas! :-)Clover Ledge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980479474173795906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-77786914652392293662017-12-13T12:17:28.748-05:002017-12-13T12:17:28.748-05:00Oh the bit struggles are so real! Fun tip though, ...Oh the bit struggles are so real! Fun tip though, when I wanted to try a NS Verbindend and didn't want to shell out $$$$ in case it didn't make a difference, I communicated with SmartPak customer service about their return policy and was assured that providing my horse didn't damage the bit, I could return it for a refund. That may or may not be helpful, because they may not carry the particular bit you were considering, but thought I'd share ☺️TrainwreckInTealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557554448624901955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-90548527574357315992017-12-13T11:58:22.755-05:002017-12-13T11:58:22.755-05:00Bitting fascinates (and frustrates!!) me. After g...Bitting fascinates (and frustrates!!) me. After going through my horse's bit saga I'm convinced someone needs to start a mobile bit fitting unit, like a saddle fitter! It would have saved me some money for sure. <br /><br />I wasn't sure if you were aware of Cotswold Sports? They are a UK company and have bits similar to the NS Verbindend. I loved my NS Verbindend but my horse ultimately disliked the loose ring for a lot of the same reasons your mares disliked loose rings. When I was shopping for a replacement, I came across Cotswold and they do have an eggbutt version of the Verbindend for much cheaper than the NS. Also, I used the Bit Bank a lot and never used their return policy but even with the international shipping they had some of the best prices around. <br />http://cotswoldsport.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_66&products_id=671APittshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291973041909968154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017666900837094302.post-85292234047493398692017-12-13T11:41:54.507-05:002017-12-13T11:41:54.507-05:00Hastilow has a Neue Schule lease-a-bit progra: htt...Hastilow has a Neue Schule lease-a-bit progra: http://www.hastilowusa.com/bits/neue-schule-soport-horse-bits.html. If you don't like it after 2 weeks, you send it back and get 80% of the purchase price back. SmartPak also will allow you to return them. I personally love my NS bits! If you're going to drop a lot of coin on a piece of tack, it should be the thing in their mouths that allows you to communicate, IMO.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.com