Talk:Kimblewick bit

I suggest changing the name of this page to Kimblewick which is the correct name for the bit - most likely named after the town in Buckinghamshire. (Many other bits for example the 'Pelham' and the 'Waterford' also share names with British towns - presumably where they originated from). Ashfan83 13:21, 26 May 2006 (UTC)

I'll strongly second that suggestion! Kimblewick is correct, the other names come from mispronunciation. (ThatPeskyCommoner (talk) 08:47, 13 February 2011 (UTC))

I support the name change as Kimblewick is the correct name for this bit.Cgoodwin (talk) 20:38, 13 February 2011 (UTC)


 * I'm OK with the move (though it a bit bold), but it has become "Kimberwick" or "Kimberwicke" in the USA, even though it's a corruption-- we think it's correct (even the USEF rulebook uses that spelling!) No one over here would have a clue what a "Kimblewick" is (but then, we'd also not have a clue where Kimblewick is, either, so all's fair)   Montanabw (talk) 03:50, 14 February 2011 (UTC)


 * The bit was in use in the UK in the early 1950s at least and was then known as the Kimblewick bit. See p. 86 "Instructions in Ponymastership" by Glenda Spooner.Cgoodwin (talk) 05:05, 14 February 2011 (UTC)


 * Hmm. Don't have that book, but if you do and want to add the source and such, go for it.  My book DID say the 60's, but they may have erred on the side of caution.  I personally think the damn things should all be melted into scrap, but that's JMO (grin).   Montanabw (talk) 06:44, 14 February 2011 (UTC)

Most common name
Pretty much every book I have calls this a Kimberwick. Every tack catalog and magazine, too. Maybe move this, since that seems the most common variation? White Arabian Filly Neigh 23:13, 9 December 2016 (UTC)


 * About 4-5 years ago, we had some very active Australian and UK editors who advocated for the current title (as seen above). I agree that US English uses "Kimberwick" more often (I lost the battle to keep it at this name). Wish I knew more history, i.e. if it was invented in the US or UK and which name is more "original." (If they are right about the town...) I'm not opposed to a move back, but let's look at the historic question a wee bit if we can?   Montanabw (talk) 08:50, 25 December 2016 (UTC)
 * I'll look on GoogleBooks and newspapers' older entries and see what I can dig up. They often have really good info. White Arabian Filly  Neigh 22:36, 25 December 2016 (UTC)

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