Bit help - hilary Vernon/ Informed designs

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Hi,

I borrowed an Informed designs butterfly pelham from a friend of mine.

Used on the top ring with a leather curb chain, my lad went beautifully. The only bit we've found so far, which didn't not invoke rage, headshaking, tongue poking etc. It has a low port and is forward curved in the mouth.

Unfortunately I don't have £75 to spend on a new bit, not right now anyway.

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of similar mouthpieces? Does anyone make a forward curved mullen? Or wide low port? I think he also likes the fact its quite slim as he has huge tongue, low palette, fleshy lips and cheeks. Not much room for a bit.

I saw Neue schule used to make a low port pelham, but they discontinued it.

It has to be solid with no joints, and definitely not loose ring or rubber. Curbs/ pelhams etc fine, the cheek pieces aren't really important as I can ride any style. He's not keen on mylers or lozenges.

Any suggestions would be really welcome,

Thanks
 
Thanks,

Nothing like a bit of shameless promotion...

If you had actually read my post, it says he doesn't get on with Mylers. Independant side movement is not always ideal, especially for a horse that has lost confidence in bits and wants to feel something solid and secure.
 
ISHmad said:
Might be a daft question but have you thought about bitless?
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Ditto this. Im always amazed at the amount of money some people spend on new bits because the horse doesnt like the other one. One bit for dressage, one bit for jumping/xc, when its so much nicer for the horse, and cheaper for the rider to take away the bit.

As to your original questions, im not too sure which bit would suit best. I always prefer a straight or mullen mouth snaffle, whenever i have to use a bit. I feel its one of the mildest bit you can get. Or a ported mouthpiece, to give the tongue more room.
 
Actually he is ridden bitless, in a rambo micklem.

I love riding bitless, I think everyone should do it at least for a while when they are starting a horses training. My hands are so light now and we communicate really well. His self carriage is amazing.

But for various reasons I want to have the option of using a bit. Not for brakes I might add... we have mastered those. :-)
 
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