Western Horse Tack

by Watts Bates

Can I ship tack or other items with my horse?
We expect some equipment to accompany your horse, please let us know what you would like to accompany your horse and I am sure we can accommodate you.No, does not store your credit card details. The order is processed in real-time, your card approved by your bank and the payment made. At no stage is your card stored.When the Pee Wee bit is sitting correctly in the mouth there should be little to no wrinkles in the corners of the horse’s mouth.

What is the optimum thickness for a mouth piece?
The horse’s mouth is filled almost completely by his tongue. Most horses prefer an average diameter mouthpiece, which provides slightly more space in an already cramped mouth. Additionally, thicker mouthpieces do not give a great deal of extra bearing surface, and so generally don’t help as much as many riders believe. Mouth pieces that are extremely thin, those that are only 1/8-1/4″ in thickness, are not mild. These can be damaging to a horse’s mouth.Quality – the Pee Wee Bit is a patented bit that has been specially developed with the finest materials and to the highest manufacturing standards. Versatility – the Pee Wee Bit has unique design features which increase manufacturing costs. However due to the unique design the bit has fantastic flexibility which means it can be used for all your horse’s work.

Do you braid horse tack?
I have made a few bridle headstalls and several sets of reins, but horse tack is not my interest since I don’t speak “horse” very well. I once got a letter asking how much I would charge for braiding a “bridal headstall.” Whoa! Picture that! I think that goes in the same category as the following two questions, asked in sequence.To protect our therapy horses, TRS has a policy that limits the weight carried in a treatment session to 20% of the horse’s weight (This includes the tack, as well as the rider’s weight). With our current therapy horse selection, this TOTAL weight should equal no greater than 200 pounds.Quality – the Pee Wee Bit is a patented bit that has been specially developed with the finest materials and to the highest manufacturing standards.

How would you describe the Pee Wee Bit?
The Pee Wee Bit is a Loose Ring Snaffle with a Mullen Mouth. The Mullen Mouth places even pressure on the horse’s bars. It is a very mild mouth piece.All Quarter Horses, Arabians, Thoroughbreds and most Warmbloods require the standard size.

Do you braid horse tack?
I have made a few bridle headstalls and several sets of reins, but horse tack is not my interest since I don’t speak “horse” very well. I once got a letter asking how much I would charge for braiding a “bridal headstall.” Whoa! Picture that! I think that goes in the same category as the following two questions, asked in sequence.PayPal is the chosen payment gateway for SaddlesPlus. This is the same payment service used by eBay and other similar sites. They offer both buyer and seller peace of mind with their protection policies.

How should the bit sit in the horses mouth?
When the Pee Wee bit is sitting correctly in the mouth there should be little to no wrinkles in the corners of the horse’s mouth. Adjustment of the bridle cheek straps is important. You should ensure the mouth bar of the bit contacts the corners of the mouth but the pressure should only be light. The chin strap should be loose allowing the bit to move freely. When fitted you should be able to slide 2 fingers between the strap and the chin.We expect some equipment to accompany your horse, please let us know what you would like to accompany your horse and I am sure we can accommodate you.The horse’s mouth is filled almost completely by his tongue. Most horses prefer an average diameter mouthpiece, which provides slightly more space in an already cramped mouth.

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