How To Warm Up Bridle Bits

How To Warm Up Bridle Bits LIVESTOCK Horses/Mules Putting a frozen bridle bit in a horse s mouth is like putting your tongue on a flagpole in winter It s uncomfortable to say the least and may cause lip tongue or gum injuries     Horse owners now have some simple options to protect their animals     The electric Bit Blanket wraps around a bit and is secured by a Velcro closure Plug it in and in the amount of time it takes to groom and saddle a horse 10 to 20 minutes the bit is warm and comfortable for the horse      It only uses 4 watts of energy like a nightlight says Jamie Sturgess who developed and sells Bit Blankets from New Hampshire     The 6-in wide heater comes in red green blue and black and accommodates all size bits The polyester blend fabric is stain resistant and waterproof Bit Blankets sell for $39 95 and have a 60-day money-back guarantee and 1-year warranty on defects     Another option is the Bitten Bit Warmer which has a similar design with the same type of fabric and also fastened by Velcro It s portable however as it heats with heat packs slipped inside the pouch with the bit      Some facilities don t allow boarders to use electricity says Pat McFarland of the Bitten Store who worked with a horse owner to develop the bit warmer McFarland s husband Martin was familiar with warmers when he lived in Alaska Disposable or reusable packs heat the bit up in 10 to 20 minutes The reusable packs have liquid and a metal disc to click to activate it to create heat The pack can be boiled between uses to return it to liquid and use again     The warmers come with a lanyard and sell for $24 95 with shipping Reusable heat packs cost $4 95 Bitten Bit Warmers come in six colors burgundy blue green mocha black and purple and have a 90-day money back guarantee and lifetime warranty on defects Since they are 5 in wide they also work on mini horse bits          Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Bit Blanket 16 Peaslee Court Hampstead N H 03841 ph 603 329-3044; www bitblanket com or Bitten Bit Warmers Bitten Store P O Box 18413 Boulder Colo 80308 ph 888 661-9091; www bittenstore com

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