Bit help needed!

[j1ffy]

Help! My new horse arrives from Spain on Thursday and I'm not sure what bit would be best to get him. He's been trained Spanish-style with a pelham (straight bar with a port, two reins) and only occasionally with a snaffle. I'd like to get him used to a snaffle so I can do BD eventually. Apparently Andalusians have small mouths and don't like the nutcracker action of a jointed snaffle, though not sure if a French link would be ok.

Can anyone recommend a non-jointed snaffle that would suit a small mouth with a low palette? He doesn't need the poll action or curb of a snaffle so it really is comfort in the mouth I'm worred about!

 

[alainax]

A mullen mouth snaffle? or even mullen mouth ported snaffle?

Ive never used one so couldnt comment.

or even a nylon or soft bit?

Good luck with the new horse - im very jealous!

 

[j1ffy]

I was thinking that too, but I know there are so many specialised bits on the market these days that someone may have had another suggestion. Will stuck with the cheaper option and go from there!

 

[Alimac19]

Wouldn't it be good if like a saddle fitter you had a bit fitter who would come out with a selection of bits and you could try a few! I'd pay £30 for an hour session if I was looking for a new bit! Marketing idea for someone expert in bits!

 

[FanyDuChamp]

Wouldn't it be good if like a saddle fitter you had a bit fitter who would come out with a selection of bits and you could try a few! I'd pay £30 for an hour session if I was looking for a new bit! Marketing idea for someone expert in bits!

That is such a good idea! I spent a fortune and wasted a lot of time when I wanted to change Fany's bit.


Anyone wanting 6in bits PM me I have plenty!

 

[Ashgrove]

Wouldn't it be good if like a saddle fitter you had a bit fitter who would come out with a selection of bits and you could try a few! I'd pay £30 for an hour session if I was looking for a new bit! Marketing idea for someone expert in bits!

A lot of bit banks will come out for a visit.

OP, a mullen mouth eggbutt should suit your horse and is also dressage legal.

 

[ThePony]

you could also try the myler bits - their helpline is fab and you can try a bit before buying
http://www.abitdifferent.co.uk/acatalog/Mullen_barrel.html I have this with the eggbut cheeks - no hooks. It suits my large tongue, low palate mare and it is dressage legal too. They come up a little large. Would def give them a ring for advice.