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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2012 21:11:15 GMT
Just a question I've had on my mind for a while!
Do you think they should be allowed? Why?
I think they should be if a pony is happy in it and the rider knows how to ride in it!
However when the pony does not go forward in the bit and can tell its not happy I think it shouldn't be allowed
So what are your views on this matter?
Ps meant to put show ring instead of showering in the question!
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Post by ilovebuckroox on Apr 30, 2012 22:01:36 GMT
Oops I just pressed the wrong button! That was s'pose to be a Yes, not a No  Every bit has a purpose (although there are a few exceptions, I'm thinking more along the lines of SJ'ing). |
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Post by showingfanatic on Apr 30, 2012 23:42:36 GMT
Don't like them personally, however, have seen them used well in correct hands so yes I think they should be allowed  |
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Post by cayo on May 1, 2012 9:42:33 GMT
Any bit is bad if in wrong hands or dosent suit horse there are many bits i wouldnt use but the swales isnt one of them
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Post by sectiondcrazy on May 1, 2012 13:59:21 GMT
I have debating whether to get one for my lad...will be interesting to see what people think xx |
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Post by dippykestral on May 2, 2012 15:22:07 GMT
If the pony is happy and goes well in it, then yes. I know several that are happy in a swales and go lovely in it, after trying countless bits and doubles.
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Post by snowflake on May 5, 2012 16:20:25 GMT
I don't like the bits to be perfectly honest & wouldn't use them - however, if the pony is comfortable in it, (more so than a Pelham, Double, Snaffle, etc) & the rider is not 'harsh' using the bit, I think they should be acceptable in the show ring.
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Post by CRNativePonies on May 9, 2012 12:33:59 GMT
I think swales should only be used by experienced and knowledgeable riders. If this bit was used by a rider who is hard on the hand or doesn't know what they are doing then it can be dangerous :/
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Post by cobatrot on May 9, 2012 16:28:21 GMT
so can a snaffle  |
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Post by dippykestral on May 9, 2012 17:18:55 GMT
To be honest, every pony is different; some go perfectly well in a snaffle, some don't. Same with doubles-some go well, some don't like the feel of two bits. It's down to the rider's discretion whether it is used in the ring, and as long as the pony is happy and goes well, then it IS "acceptable".
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Post by CRNativePonies on May 10, 2012 8:11:45 GMT
hmm hard for a snaffle to be 'dangerous' in the wrong hands. Swales are very severe bits unlike snaffles. I think if your pony is happy with a bit then use it by all means. My pony loves going in a waterford snaffle so thats what i ride him in because he likes it. Its just like us having our favourite pair of slippers that we always like to put on cos they're comfy |
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Post by pipandwill on May 10, 2012 18:12:05 GMT
I dont have anything against swales, aslong as it is used correctly. |
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Post by flo1 on May 15, 2012 14:28:39 GMT
Any bit can be dangerous in the wrong hands teddybear!
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Post by humbuglx on Jun 8, 2012 19:05:48 GMT
Was going to get one for my lad but decided to try him in a mullen mouth straight bar pelham and he is going well so didn't need to |
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Every bit has a purpose (although there are a few exceptions, I'm thinking more along the lines of SJ'ing).
