Any Bit Experts, Advice Needed

[ELFSBELLS]

Hi, I have a 16.1 tb/id, who is nappy and quite opinionated, when I bought him he came with a myler combination, and a ns ported snaffle, I have stopped using the myler, and am using the ported snaffle, he is allergic to stainless steel, he has a narrow pallet with quite a fleshy togue, but my trainer has suggested I try him in a french link, can get quite strong, I need to find a french link that is'nt stainless steel, any help appreciated x

 

[marley and danni]

Would sweet ion or copper work? theres loads on ebay with rollers or losanges in the middle

 

[ELFSBELLS]

Thankyou, yes that would be ok, will have a look x

 

[asommerville]

try phoning the bit bank theyr great!

 

[Racing_Gal]

Google 'horse bit trader' they give free advice, I've emailed them in the past and was very happy with the advice given. The advice is free but I think they hope you'l buy/hire a bit off them in return (which I never have!).

 

[Uraeus]

Sweet iron and copper! Or those ones that look like brass?,they may be plain copper. French links are the kindest bit, kinder than single jointed snaffles because they have a broken nutcracker action. You may want to try a French link dutch gag or something along those lines, they're in between a pellham and a snaffle, a bit of poll action but if he has a sensitive poll then steer clear! Good luck

 

[Littlelegs]

Not keen on them myself as they aren't long lasting, but if you're stuck what about a happy mouth one? Only cheap so you could get one to try whilst you track down a sweet iron one, & you won't spend a fortune trying bits out.

 

[ELFSBELLS]

Thanks everyone x

 

[spotty_pony]

Would recommend you try the NS Universal Gag. It will give you a bit more control than the snaffle version but it comes in 14mm and even 12mm mouthpieces which is perfect for horses with a low palate and a large tongue.

 

[ELFSBELLS]

Will look that one up ( spottypony) I do need a bit more control, he can get quite strong and leans, thankyou x