[drivingpairs] Re: bits matching in a multiple
- From: "Lynn & Elaine" <lynnp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 14:44:57 -0500
Sterling,
In all due ignorance, I am wondering what is wrong with brass
bits. I happened upon one years ago in a box of very old bits that I
bought in an auction. It seems to be strong and fit my horse very well.
I no longer use it but am wondering just what sort of fate I escaped?
Lynn from Sedan
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[mailto:drivingpairs-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sterling Graburn
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 7:08 AM
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Subject: [drivingpairs] bits matching in a multiple
I will sound off on this one. In a turnout class, you might get dinged
for different bits, all other things being equal, but in CD, there
should be no penalty. Not that there should be in Pleasure driving
either, but a traditionalist judge might be effected by mixing bits. On
the subject of matching metals, I would caution all against using brass
bits for anything. No educated judge should ever mark you down or
critisize you for using stainless steel bits with brass harness. The
same goes for stainless tongues on brass buckles. I have heard people
advise that the bit should be brass if the harness is brass and that,
IMPO, is an absurd and dangerous suggestion. I believe brass bits to be
a fad created by ignorance, and NOT based on tradition or function.
Stepping down from the soap box,
Sterling
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