Updates — Testimonials

Just wanted to give a little testimonial on how much I love my Merrill bits!! It would be an understatement to say they're all I use... I run two geldings in the hackamore, tune them both in the twisted dog bone medium shank, run my mare in the twisted dog bone combo, and ride her daily in the short shank twisted dog bone. I ride everything else I own either in the short or medium shank... These have been a godsend for my hands and horses!!! The hackamore has absolutely worked miracles on my 13-year-old and the combo has done...

I ordered the short shank dog chain bit for a really picky horse with bits, and it has extremely calmed his anxiousness down! I tried the bit on everyone else in my barn, and they all love it! Everyone seems so relaxed in it, and it never makes them freak out like some bits do! I will use another bit sometimes to change ups bits, and I always go back to my Merrill bit bc they are so responsive to it, and they stay so much calmer with the Merrill bit! It seems to send a much clearer signal to...

I took my 4 year old barrel prospect "Smokey" to the Merrill Barrel Clinic. Smokey hasn't received much training or riding so I wasn't really sure what to expect. We initially debated which horse to take and I was a bit concerned about Smokey because I wasn't sure he would get much out of a barrel clinic when he hasn't even seen barrels, it was his first time alone anywhere, and I was afraid I would get bucked off since he bucks every time I ride him. He had the week off before the clinic so when he was the...

Neil and Barbara, I just wanted to thank you both again for such an amazing weekend! Over the last few days I have been working with my 3 year old in her stall....all I can say is WOW! She has never been so focused! Because she is getting the REWARD of “release” she has been 100% intrigued with my actions. Not to mention she has grasped onto every concept almost instantly! After a few days of ground work, I then moved those skills into the saddle (where we have been having the most problems). She did everything I asked of...

Barbara and Neil, Where should I even begin! Two years ago, when you both came into my life, was the beginning of the great journey that we are still on today. From training the great Pepper, to helping change my style of riding, you are both a very large influence in our success. I have learned through you to appreciate the importance of ground work and respect between my horse and I that I never knew was possible. By spending time with you both, my hands have become lighter and I have a much more well-balanced seat. I look up...