Quartz
Well-Known Member
Following on from 2 previous posts, one being his rubber bit making the corners of his mouth sore. The second being our jumping problems, my hands and him running from contact.
Changing his bit was suggested, however, I am thinking of going for a more sensitive bit for him rather than stronger, just to see if he is happier. I am looking at a mullen mouth (straight bit) simple, with no rubber coating. Only thing I don't like is they don't seem to have d rings and am worried about it pinching, although I could put the little round covers on (not sure of name in English sorry!!).
Any experiences of the Mullen mouth and could it be a big mistake with young strong horse, but yet takes the contact and runs????
Thanks
Changing his bit was suggested, however, I am thinking of going for a more sensitive bit for him rather than stronger, just to see if he is happier. I am looking at a mullen mouth (straight bit) simple, with no rubber coating. Only thing I don't like is they don't seem to have d rings and am worried about it pinching, although I could put the little round covers on (not sure of name in English sorry!!).
Any experiences of the Mullen mouth and could it be a big mistake with young strong horse, but yet takes the contact and runs????
Thanks