trojanpony
Well-Known Member
Okay, I'll admit I know nothing about bits and never have! I've always found one to suit the particular horse (by advice and trial and error) and so far just stuck with it and never had any problems.
My young horse is currently ridden in the full cheek snaffle jointed snaffle (with a lozenge) that was used when breaking him as I understand it's one of the mildest bits going.
He's always gone very nicely in it, but now I'm starting to compete he can be too strong when excited and I'd like a bit more control. Can anyone suggest something with a little bit more control.
I'd be happy to go for something with two reins as my other pony goes in a pelham with two reins and I just use the curb rein when she's pulling, this works really nicely.
I was thinking maybe a dutch gag with two reins... but I don't think you can get them with a lozenge, and I'm not keen on single joints as I think they have a more painful action. Any ideas?
My young horse is currently ridden in the full cheek snaffle jointed snaffle (with a lozenge) that was used when breaking him as I understand it's one of the mildest bits going.
He's always gone very nicely in it, but now I'm starting to compete he can be too strong when excited and I'd like a bit more control. Can anyone suggest something with a little bit more control.
I'd be happy to go for something with two reins as my other pony goes in a pelham with two reins and I just use the curb rein when she's pulling, this works really nicely.
I was thinking maybe a dutch gag with two reins... but I don't think you can get them with a lozenge, and I'm not keen on single joints as I think they have a more painful action. Any ideas?