Baucher v Kimblewick advice needed (pics)

[Jambarissa]

I have a cob with a giant tongue and after a huge amount of time and money have found that the beris ported mouth seems best.

The bacher has worked well for the last year but I use the soft mouthpiece and it did get rough and now needs replacing.

If I remember correctly a Kimblewick is considered the next step up in severity from a baucher. I am happy with the baucher 95% of the time but fun rides can get a bit hairy.

Would the Kimblewick shown below be very similar to the baucher if I attatched the reins to the large ring at a 3pm position and then I'd have the option of the lower attachment if I need more control?




Also should it have a curb chain? Can't see how I'd attatch one.

The other option what I'd call a 2.5 ring gag with the rings overlapping.

Thanks for any insight.

 

[ycbm]

It should have a chain but there's nowhere to fit the hooks. I think your idea of moving the rein will work though.
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[millitiger]

I think it also depends how the horse is currently evading the bit, when on fun rides.
i.e. does he put head up or does he bear down on the rein etc.

 

[Jambarissa]

I think it also depends how the horse is currently evading the bit, when on fun rides.
i.e. does he put head up or does he bear down on the rein etc.

Good point, pulling down usually. Guess a Kimblewick would actually lower the head further?

 

[Escapade]

For a curb chain they usually have a nylon strap attached.
It depends what action you want the bit to have, the 2 ring has more of a lifting action but the mouthpiece on the butterfly flip offers more stability and would be more similar to the baucher