Bit for my cob?

[Fazraz23]

My cob is 11 years old and used to be driven, i currently ride her in a metal loose ring french link snaffle however she is very stubborn when i ask her to bring in her head, can anybody suggest any bits she might prefer (thinking about getting a rubber one???) or any exercises i can do to make her more supple? dont want anything strong! Thanks x

 

[chestnut cob]

What does your instructor suggest?

 

[Fazraz23]

I dont use an instrustor

 

[chestnut cob]

Getting a good instructor would be the best place to start. No one on the internet can tell you what to do, you need someone on the ground to see the horse.

 

[soulfull]

I agree you need help on the ground from a good instructor. A bit doesn't help with getting a horses head in or down. It comes from correct working

 

[Equi]

You don't need a bit to bring the head in - you need consistent work from behind. Try doing half halts and changing of gears, push trot along the long side and collect up on the short and in circles.

 

[Fazraz23]

I arnt just asking for her to bring her head in. She doesnt like her bit at the moment!

 

[Regandal]

Have you had her teeth checked? When were they last done?

 

[Fazraz23]

Yep last week by a professional, she dossnt like her bit???

 

[Equi]

Possibly doesn't like the french link part of it, it can be sore on the tongue if its thick. Have you a bit with a lozenge to try? Its a bit milder so she might be happier having contact.

 

[Fazraz23]

Ive tried both, i show her in a pelham and she goes nicely in that but i dont want something that strong to ride in everyday thats why im possibly thinking a rubber bit?

 

[Imogen Rose]

Rubber bits can be quite thick, which in a fleshy mouth can squash the tounge. What mouthpiece is the pelham? If she likes it you could look for a snaffle with the same. Prehaps try a mullen mouth snaffle?

 

[Fazraz23]

Just a striaght rubber bar

 

[Mince Pie]

Then get a straight rubber snaffle.