Best bit to bit a youngster.

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I'm still debating on which type of bit to use to bit my youngster, I'm a,little out of date with types of bit to be honest.
I was thinking of a simple jointed snaffles but some people seem to prefer a straight bar bit.
Any advise please.
His teeth are going to be checked before hand.
Thanks
 
I'd start with something with full cheeks probably a simple rubber snaffle I'd be more inclined to use a jointed snaffle on personal preference but I a straight bar is perfectly acceptable :)
I'm sure whatever choice your make it will be the best for your a your horse.
- I'd always take onto consideration the horses mouth whether its big and fleshy or smaller mouth :)
 
my baby pony's first bit was a loose ring happy mouth which she was really good in :) i would try a few bits and see what your horse is happiest in
 
Mine have a happy mouth straight bar, then a simple single jointed snaffle. Check your horses mouth too. You may find thick tongue requires a thinner bit or like my mare, she has a low palate. She hated the lozenge style.
 
I start all mine in a single jointed Fulmer and drop, they then do all their prelim level work in this before progressing to a single jointed eggbutt and Cavesson noseband.

I use the drop to prevent the horse learning that he can open his mouth. Easier to prevent than have to correct at a later time. Noseband is done up to allow two fingers between noseband and horse.
 
Always prefer to start horses in metal myself.. Saves problems later on with being very fussy mouthed.

Full cheek or bit guards.

Elliptical Link or French Link with Copper or Sweet Iron mouthpiece.

However, start the horse is what you plan to ride him in is what some people recommend.
 
Tern said:
Always prefer to start horses in metal myself.. Saves problems later on with being very fussy mouthed.

Full cheek or bit guards.

Elliptical Link or French Link with Copper or Sweet Iron mouthpiece.

However, start the horse is what you plan to ride him in is what some people recommend.
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Agree with you here, Rubber bits can be a problem as unless the horse keeps a wet mouth, they catch and tear the skin. I prefer metal too, the Happy mouth bits are OK but because they are not metal they do get damaged if chewed and then develop sharp edges. My mare loves her shaped, sweet iron bit.
 
My current "re-starter" has been the fussiest of the lot so far. Said no to copper, sweet iron and just bog standard metal. Didn't like lozenge but happy in happy mouth jointed fulmer. I do like the shaped bits too.
 
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