Advice please on bits!!!!!!!!!!!

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emmathechief

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Hi I'm new to this!!!
Does anyone have any info/experiences with different styles of bits? I'm using a 3 ring snaffle (which I consider quite harsh) but it has no affect when jumping. I desperately need breaks and don't want to go any harsher! But maybe a different style ie a thin mouth, linked snaffle?!!
What d'ya reckon??!!
By the way... my angel is an 18 year old ex point to point. She loves jumping, gets very excited and I'm sure she's only doing what she thinks best!! I only want breaks for our safety!!
 
Do you mean a three ring gag? I don't know what you mean by 3 ring snaffle. Sorry may be being ignorant here.

Welcome to the forum by the way!

As amymay says, work on schooling and on the flat and perhaps have a lesson with an instructor explaining the problem, to try and get the horse a bit calmer with fences? Perhaps you've been doing all that....
 
Well.... She has never been schooled, as such. We do a bit in the arena, and she can be strong but not the same as when we are jumping. We do circles, poles, walk, trot... you know, simple stuff! and rarely canter as she hasn't got enough room. We hack loads and do alsorts while out, just the dark nights have led to the arena.
I know it could be dangerous for us both if I can't get the control but she loves jumping so much!!
 
I think I'd be inclined to concentrate on her flatwork rather than putting a stronger bit in her mouth.

Do you have a good instructor?
 
Yes I do need lessons and luckily the yard I'm at already use a few!
I feel a little in a dilemma! She's 18 years old and unschooled. We've found something she enjoys doing, but I don't want to put her through re schooling/ training at her stage in life. Do you know what I mean?
Maybe I could look at xcountry... jumps and space to run! Think I may try a thin snaffle just in the arena as it's not as harsh as my current bit and has a different effect.
 
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I think I'd be inclined to concentrate on her flatwork rather than putting a stronger bit in her mouth.

Do you have a good instructor?

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Ide second this. Lots of transitions both up and down to get her listening to your hands. Dont go any stronger as this can, in some cases lead to a dead mouth. And believe me you wouldnt want a horse with one of those.

Good luck.
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Oh and welcome *waves*
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