Bit recommendations for strong rein snatcher

Jjv1990

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recommendations please! My boy is generally pretty good but when he gets anxious or tired or is having a day when he chooses to be a tw@, he snatches the reins, he can do it in front of a jump or after a jump too so it’s not ideal but not horrendous. He’s currently in a loose ring double jointed snaffle And when he puts his head down he’s strong - I was thinking an expert bits comfy mouth loop ring but any advice would be great! I don’t want to go to hard on the bit! Thanks!
 
My go to has always been a Wilkie or my ancient Cheltenham gag, essential that it is used with some form of flash/grackle/drop noseband. The reason I like the gag so much is when you get to a fence you give with soft hands and it becomes a snaffle, but if horse becomes strong either before or after fence you have instant control.
 
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