another which bit??

[dreamchaser]

Currently our cob x is ridden bitless.This is the what she was used to when she came to us. This is ok but she can be stubburn and pig headed. This could be down to her coming back into work after some years doing nothing.

We have tried her briefly in a snaffle, which induced lots of head tossing etc. She has had her teeth done and all is well there.

Just wondered what you would try and where to go next with this

 

[*hic*]

*sighs*

When you say "a snaffle" are you able to elaborate on mouthpieces, cheeks etc?

 

[ImmyS]

What kind of bitless bridle are you using?

 

[PandorasJar]

What's she ridden bitless in? I'd probably steer away from bits if you don't know the reason why she isn't in them. Plenty of bitless options to give more control.

 

[dreamchaser]

Sorry only half post for some reason.

She was in a loose ring jointed snaffle....nothing more nothing less

 

[*hic*]

single jointed?

 

[dreamchaser]

She is currently in a cosmic crossover bitless...

 

[dreamchaser]

Yes single jointed.....and was a struggle to get that in her mouth.

I should. Asking say that as far as I am awarethe bitless was down to preference on the part of the breeder/owner at the time

 

[*hic*]

Ah bugger it's lets cut to the chase. Did you just bung the bit in and ride or did you carefully re/introduce her to the bit? Do you know if she's ever been ridden with a bit before, if so what bit was used? Do you know why she is currently bitless?

 

[*hic*]

OK cross posted

So, do you know if she has ever been bitted before and did you carefully reintroduce or introduce the bit?

 

[ImmyS]

If she goes well bitless other than being a bit rude I would be inclined to try other types of bitless before introducing a bit.

 

[dreamchaser]

Yes she was ridden with a bit for about a year. Although I couldn't she which bit.

Also yes we started slowly. Literally seconds to start and built it for there before trying to ride her in it. Put yummies on it etc to encourage mouthing.

 

[*hic*]

And at what point did the head tossing start?

 

[Queenbee]

Could you contact her previous owner for some idea of why they stopped using a bit and what bit she was ridden in? I would also be inclined to stay within the bit less range perhaps also chat to edt regarding the conformation of her mouth, how old is she, does she still have wolf teeth, this could be the issue?