More Bitting Stuff

You all know how much I enjoy learning about bits. I've written about this a ton already, especially as it relates to finding a bit that works for Izzy. Once I finally realized that Izzy can't/won't do tongue pressure, it was simply a matter of finding a bit that gave him the tongue relief he needed while still giving me control.

The Myler Bitting System proved to be the right system for Izzy, and Speedy too. Their book has been an invaluable resource, and one I recommend everyone should have.

A few days ago, a friend, who knows how into bits I am, shared this informative website with me about bits and bitting. While I am pretty stuck on the Myler Bitting System, I figured it couldn't hurt to see what these folks had to say.

Gavin Chaplin, the website host, has put together "a website to provide information and tutorials on all things equine!" The part that I checked out was the video tutorials with Bomber Nel​, a bit specialist originally from South Africa.

It's easy to recognize a good philosophy when you see it echoed by different experts. Bomber Nel and the Mylers are singing the same song. "Bomber's" philosophy is this: Pressure = Resistance. And Resistance = Lack of Control.

With that philosophy in mind, Bomber has created a line of bits very similar to what the Mylers have developed. When designing his bits, he addresses every possible resistance a horse might have by changing the mouth pieces to accommodate each horse's preference.

Gavin Chaplin's website, GavSays.com, has a series of videos featuring Bomber, but this one was my favorite. Check it out.