Bit advice for horse that comes above the bit and pulls

[holdyourponies]

I have a lovely Thoroughbred who has been off the track for a while now and has lots of potential. He still needs more schooling but we've always had bitting issues. He never seems to like anything! Currently riding him in a french link snaffle but have not yet had the chance to jump him in it so I don't know how that will go. He's very strong though so that could be interesting.

When he's jumping he has the tendency to come above the bit and pull which can lead to napping and refusing which is a pain!

Any bitting, schooling or 'gadget' ideas would be amazing.

 

[elijahasgal]

Have you tried a waterford? Found horses dont like leaning on them, but they are quite mild with it.

 

[Luci07]

Have you tried a loose ring with a lozenge? Most fussy horses like that. Or if evading by raising his head try a,sheepskin bit on the noseband. Also check the fit, one of mine started doing that and by actually dropping the bit a hole to lower than normal he was much happier. Another TB I had ended up in a bridoon snaffle as normal rings were catching behind his jaw.

 

[PoppyAnderson]

Agree with the loose ring and lozenge but would add a Wilkie in and try that.