Bit for horses with deadened nerves needed??

[chrissi]

well i have a 4yr old WB who has deadened nerves in his mouth from previous owners

i now have gone back to basics to try n regain control but not working does anyone hav any bit suggestions i have managed to control him in a mullen mouth pelham wid 2 reins but am again losing control teeth, back etc are all gd. he hates jointed bits and has fleshy lips he tends to shorten his neck and bolt. he refuses to go in apelham wid couplings or 1 rein will only go in two reins i am currently juumping 110cm and he has potentila so dont wanna giv up on him any help appreciated..
thanks xx

 

[Stoxx]

Have you tried using any bits that have more poll pressure so that it's harder for him to put his head up and bolt?

 

[KatB]

Combination bit? Sounds like he is working hard for a 4yr old....have you had everything else, back teeth etc checked?

 

[Bossanova]

Hackamore or combination bit?

 

[kerilli]

i'd suggest a myler mullen mouth combination. sounds like a lot of damage and a lot of work for such a young horse, tbh. i'd give him a few months' holiday and see if the problem resolves itself... does happen. sometimes they have a holiday and when you start riding them again it's as if they've been schooling themselves in the meantime, a dramatic improvement!

 

[Tiffany]

What about a Dr Cook bitless bridle for schooling even if not hacking out. Like others I'd try a combination bit or a Wilkie bit. Good luck