Bit advice?

[LilMyPony]

Im looking for a new bit for hunting my pony in.
She is normally in a Wilkie, and she can be quite strong. She tends to pull forward, not up maybe a little down sometimes. It’s fine, though. She’s controllable.
But hunting. Oh gosh I need a stronger bit! She PULLS. I have little control. And I can barely stop her! My arms feel like spaghetti afterwards!!
So, I’m wondering what bit you’d suggest? TIA

 

[GypsGal1718]

I would work on using your seat before going to a stronger bit. I know it is so hard when they are on a wire hunting but it is worth thinking about.

 

[LilMyPony]

I suppose so, but normally we’re fine - she gets super wired out hunting to the point of her having only 2 speeds, walk and gallop!
And a lot of ppl have said I should bit up.

 

[cauda equina]

My old boy hunted in his normal bit (Happy mouth) with a Kineton noseband, it worked well

 

[blitznbobs]

Dutch gag - just stronger version of wilkie

 

[LilMyPony]

If I was to use the Dutch Gag I presume I’d put the reins on the last ring?

 

[Gloi]

Back in the days, a kimblewick would be tried on a pony like that, though kineton nosebands work well

 

[Carrottom]

Maybe you could try something less than the wilkie for everyday then use the wilkie as the stronger bit for hunting. If not I agree the kimblewick may work for you.

 

[AmyMay]

Kimblewick or Pelham would be my ‘go to’.