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Thanks, yeah I have and he had actually worn part of his tooth from grabbing bits with joints in as he despises anything on his tongue? so straight bars/ported are they way I need to go I think. Thank you

This is his way to evade unfortunately, generally if he is unhappy in his tongue, this is how we worked out he doesn’t like ‘joints’ or movement in his mouth. I’ve had bit fittters out twice already so I’m inclined to not go down this route again unless we really can’t sort it between...

thank you, I’ve used the HT and he still tries to evade which makes me think it still isn’t quite right, although his Pelham which he is very happy in is also the HT. currently back using myler but he is still heavy on one side which makes me think he’s starting to grab it again .... I was...

sorry I know this is a really old thread, but this sounds exactly like my horse and I am also switching between these two bits, what did you settle on please? Thank you

Just wondering if you found a solution? Im having the same problems as you .... thank you ?

Thank you does that just come in a loose ring? I use a grackle for jumping, it’s nowhere near tight enough but does stop him trying to cross his jaw so I totally agree with what you’re saying. Thank you

Thank you for your reply

Thank you I’ll give that a try. I’m not against a single joint, I am debating if that’s maybe just what he likes. Do you think if I get a single joint it’s worth getting a curved one to lessen the nutcracker action?

Hi, yes that’s why I would like him back in a cavesson. He is in a micklem at the moment and does appear to like it and go better in it however none of it is tight or strapping his mouth shut, he still evades and opens his mouth if he doesn’t like the bit. All of my brides have been checked...

Thank you I will have a look at those ones.

Nothing personal for me i always used them when I was a kid. I’ve just been told not to use them and go for something more curved or ported. Do you think a single jointed would benefit?

Thank you. Did you have tongue issues as well? I’m wondering if I should try a French link as that’s something I’ve not yet tried

Thank you, would I be right in saying the micklem kind of works like a drop? He is better in the micklem so that’s maybe why... thanks will look at that bit now. X

Must add he has a large tongue and a fleshy mouth!

Need some fellow ‘cob’ owners advice! I have a 16.2 beast of a maxi cob. I am really struggling to find a snaffle bit (dressage Legal) that he is happy in. We jump in a Pelham (bombers happy tongue) which he loves and has a lovely soft and light contact with no issues at all. He really...