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The bridle seems to fit pretty well - his objection is all about opening his mouth to take the bit. Once the bit is in, he’s just fine...

I have ditched browbands altogether and the bridles stay put just as well as with them

Are you certain the bridle is a good fit? Headpiece is not in contact with the back of his ears, and browband is big enough to allow...

Just a heads up that not all horses have read up on modern enlightened bit fittings 🙃. I have a bucket full of £££££s variously...

I would look very carefully at the bridle, does he have enough room for his ears? I've had to buy a separate browband for more than one...

What size is he? I've a few i could pop in the post to you to try, size permitting. Maybe a Bomber happy tongue might suit?

This is interesting as it seems I have the chance to try a Myler-style bit next week! Will let everyone know how it goes...

I have a fussy mouthed NF. She was reluctant to open her mouth until I found this bit, similar to a myler without the price tag but I've...

There are videos which explain this eg

If you are concerned that iti s the bridle not the bit then remove the bit and puy the bridle on for a few days in a row with no bit -...

He moves his head away and then puts his head up high. He has also been known to swing his back end round when he sees us approach with...

Bit bank is a good idea, also if you're just playing around with basic bits (rather than the posh types!) you can usually pick them up...

What does he do to show his reluctance when bridling? If he’s not showing any obvious bitting dislikes then it’s possibly not that, and...

My go to is a metal mullen mouthpiece. For one rein it is a hanging cheek or a pelham for two reins. I wonder if a military bridle...

It might be worth speaking to one of the bit banks for advice on what might suit his mouth shape best although even then they all have...