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"I have a horse that needs a stronger bit"

 
 

Dear Keith...

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

i have a horse that i need a stronger bit. i am using an english d ring snaffel but i need something stronger in a western bit i have such light hands that i can not hold this horse. i tryed a regular western curb with a short shank and he hated it...can you recomend something.

 
 
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