where to find this bit?

[2LeftHooves]

Last night after getting all tacked up I realized my bridle was seriously messed up. (thats what you get for letting a 5yr old clean & put it back together :lol:) In a time crunch I borrowed one from a friend and she had this bit on it
http://www.doversaddlery.com/myler-ported-barrel-kimberwicke-horse-bit-mb-33/p/X1-01200/cn/1469/
well horse in training loved it. Went better than hes ever gone before which is huge! Now I need to find one. Similar to the one above but with a better price tag. I would love a used one. Horse is just in for training and I don't want to spend a bundle, nor would owner if possible. Any ideas where I could find a used one?

[fordtraktor]

Last night after getting all tacked up I realized my bridle was seriously messed up. (thats what you get for letting a 5yr old clean & put it back together :lol:) In a time crunch I borrowed one from a friend and she had this bit on it
http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=27126
well horse in training loved it. Went better than hes ever gone before which is huge! Now I need to find one. Similar to the one above but with a better price tag. I would love a used one. Horse is just in for training and I don't want to spend a bundle, nor would owner if possible. Any ideas where I could find a used one?


You should fix your link -- it goes to the barn fire thread.

[Woodland]

You should fix your link -- it goes to the barn fire thread.

which is just so very very sad

[2LeftHooves]

Terribly sorry link corrected. Don't know how that happened. And yes the barn fire is very sad :cry:

[fordtraktor]

Try ebay. One word about the bit, though -- it is a lot of bit, and not something I would put in a young horse's mouth.

[2LeftHooves]

fordtraktor, I tried ebay no luck. Yes I know its a lot of bit, I appriciate your concern. :) Horse is not a young or green horse. He goes well in my kimberwicke (better than the mirrad of other bits tried) but obviously prefered my friend's ported barrel much much more. I could probablly borrow it for a while but would prefer to buy my own.

[Posting Trot]

You might consider trying just a standard mullen mouth bit (loose ring or full cheek), or one that has only a slight arch to it.

A nathe bit might be an excellent choice. Both Bit of Britain and Dressage Extensions carry the nathe.http://www.bitofbritain.com/Nathe_Loose_Ring_Snaffle_Bit_p/0121.htm

[fordtraktor]

I would stalk ebay -- try every week or so until someone has one up. Eventually it will be there!

Also the bits and barter board may work for you -- post what you want on the wanted as well as looking at the For sale section.

I don't think a mullen or nathe would work on a horse that needs a kimberwick. A pelham probably would.

[2LeftHooves]

I agree about the mullen/nathe. Also I'd rather not go to the pelham if possible. I'm not familiar with the bits and barter board. Is that another foroum site?
Thanks for the replies :) I love how helpful COTH is!

[2LeftHooves]

Seeing as he likes that bit do you guys think this one
http://www.horseloverz.com/Kelly-Silver-Star-Ported-Barrel-Mouth-Kimberwicke-Stainless-Steel-5-mouth-pr-295727.html
might be close enough?

[Gloria]

I would shop around.. Myler bits are expensive to begin with and Dover does not give you the best price. I found all my Myler bits from other stores.. Unfortunately I cannot find where I got them anymore. But google online and you should find a better deal.

[kcmel]

There was one just like that on ebay not too long ago. If you are patient one might show up again.

[AQHA4me]

Try this
http://www.sstack.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=480&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=39&iSubCat=62&iProductID=480

Also, be sure to look at some of their other bits. The myler knockoffs are not drilled for a curb chain though, so I haven't figured out what I'm going to do with mine yet.