Bit Brushes ?

[Karenlawson01]

After a lesson on the pony last night, our trainer suggested the use of a Bit brush on one side to stop him being so strong / drifting to the right when jumping. Interested to know of anyone else that might have used a Bit Brush, as we had not come across one before ?

 

[spaniel]

Ive seen them in use on ptp horses but tbh I would be more inclined to solve your drifting problem with schooling than with a brush.

 

[Karenlawson01]

I appreciate your comments but as the advice / suggestion came from a BSJA and BE accredited trainer after a number of flatwork exercises / lessons - I think I have to bow to her superior experience and see how things go. I should stress that the brush is only going to be used for a couple of sessions and then removed, but thanks for your thoughts.

 

[Eccles]

I used one ages ago on a mare that was drifting a bit and I wanted to nip the problem in the bud immediately. It worked as I only had to use it a couple of times. I used one more recently on another horse and it didn't help at all unfortunately, but I would still use one again if necessary.

 

[MagicMelon]

Personally I agree with Spaniel. BTW, even some trainers who are BSJA accredited can have odd methods....

 

[Evil_Cookie]

Just because someone is acredited and registered I still wouldn't hang on their everyword, gadgets like these aim for a quick fix, there could be an underlying problem causing the drifting, back, saddle or riding position related, and if it's a schooling issue it should be schooled through. In the long run more harm than good could be caused by trying to cover up the issue, JMO

 

[JessPickle]

My friend tries one for jumping, just made her horse drift the other way was completely useless piece of junk!

 

[Eccles]

Yes obviously check no underlying causes first! If not, don't see any huge problem with it TBH.