loopiesteff
Well-Known Member
I apologise now! But yes, it's another bitting thread, and no, I'm not that knowledgable on bits! I'm going by what my instructor has recently suggested...
Up until last week, I ride Bob in the following:
Dressage: in a french link full cheek snaffle, with normal noseband and flash.
SJ and XC: same bit, but on a mexican grackle bridle.
He's recently been hanging more and more on the bit in the flatwork, so decided to try a loose ring with lozenge (with same bridle). He is a lot softer in this, and seems a lot happier working in it, but I'm still not 100% convinced it's the best possible bit for him - and if I'm honest, I'm not even sure why I'm not sure?!
Was contemplating trying one like this: http://www.thehorsebitshop.co.uk/product.php?xProd=958&xSec=43 with the lozenge with rollery bit in the middle (sorry, technical terms here! Can't seem to find the exact one anywhere!)
How does that compare to what he's in currently? (the loose ring with lozenge)
For his SJ and XC, the more he's doing, the stronger he is becoming - not so strong that I have no control, but stronger than I would like. We've been talking about waterfords as an option, and a friend of mine suggested a cherry roller loose ring? What are the differences between both, and which would you suggest trying first?
Many thanks!
Up until last week, I ride Bob in the following:
Dressage: in a french link full cheek snaffle, with normal noseband and flash.
SJ and XC: same bit, but on a mexican grackle bridle.
He's recently been hanging more and more on the bit in the flatwork, so decided to try a loose ring with lozenge (with same bridle). He is a lot softer in this, and seems a lot happier working in it, but I'm still not 100% convinced it's the best possible bit for him - and if I'm honest, I'm not even sure why I'm not sure?!
Was contemplating trying one like this: http://www.thehorsebitshop.co.uk/product.php?xProd=958&xSec=43 with the lozenge with rollery bit in the middle (sorry, technical terms here! Can't seem to find the exact one anywhere!)
How does that compare to what he's in currently? (the loose ring with lozenge)
For his SJ and XC, the more he's doing, the stronger he is becoming - not so strong that I have no control, but stronger than I would like. We've been talking about waterfords as an option, and a friend of mine suggested a cherry roller loose ring? What are the differences between both, and which would you suggest trying first?
Many thanks!