Bit Advice!

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Lintel

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Hoping I can gather some opinions and advice on *A bit!*

I have a 4 year old (nearly 5:eek: ... cannot believe it!) he is a Highland so stubborn is his middle name!
He is currently in a french link eggbutt snaffle, has been schooled a little and fully understands the concept of the bit. He can be very light and when schooling properly and when in the mood (this is rare)! But we mostly hack! :D

Basically- he is so nosey full of character, loves to look about everywhere which I really don't mind him doing but he has such a hard wee mouth at times. He can be awful to turn really, and will completely *mouth numb* me and I almost find myself dragging a bit through his mouth! He is also prone to having a spin and bolt (or trying) when he can, although he is not forward generally! He will also lean when he thinks he can get away with it! And can be very pokey nosed when asked to collect himself. He also plays with his bit quite a lot.

So I was thinking a full cheeked snaffle.. or even going towards a gag, mild of course!
But I don't really know:confused: D ring bits could maybe give me more control when steering.. I really have no idea on the bit fort.

Sorry it's soo long!! :o:D
Thanks!
 
The full cheeked snaffle sounds like a good idea.
I like Myler bits or other bits that do not cause pain. My horse was never light in the hand until i tried the basic Myler snaffle. It was like magic! It is easy to forget that nutcracker action on a snaffle.
 
I'm a big fan of Myers to so many combinations to try! And really work with horses comfort in mind but I would be inclined to hire first because it can take a few goes to get it right which gets expensive! Some sites are better than others at explaining what each bit helps or you could ring one of the bit banks for advice. Full cheeks are traditionally for steering but might not be needed with a myler because most have independent side action.
 
Another vote for the myler! My horse came to me in a Sam marsh Pelham which he hated and could run straight through. My instructor suggested a myler and he's like a different horse. Super bits! Agree with the hire idea tho- they are pricey- or check out eBay- that's where mine came from :)
 
Eriskayowner said:
Miss_Wilson who mentioned poll action?
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Possibly could have been misinterpreted by me saying about a gag *alot of people think instantly POLL PRESSURE!* So completely my fault there :P And because I said about him being pokey nosed :P
He's still a baby, so I forgive him but a bit of poll pressure I doubt will go a miss when he is older :rolleyes:
 
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