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  Discussion on Older bit
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Member:
Maggienm

Posted on Saturday, Nov 18, 2006 - 10:22 am:

I have on older snaffle bit that has changed color.

It is not rusty, I have tried cleaning it with a scrubby, it makes no difference.
It seems like the metal has just changed color.
Has anyone else experienced this?
I have tried it on my mare and she seemed to like it fine.
I hesitate to use it if something about the color change could make her sick.
Member:
Hally

Posted on Saturday, Nov 18, 2006 - 11:38 am:

I would be more concerned about wear and tear on an old bit that would make some of the edges rough or sharp, cutting her mouth.
Member:
Kthorse

Posted on Saturday, Nov 18, 2006 - 4:48 pm:

If there are no sharp edges etc I think it would be fine. I always thought horses like the taste of slightly rusty bits. Cant remember where I heard that, maybe I am wrong. But just like Hally said as long as its still smooth I see no problem and your horse should answer that better than us.
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