Bit seat?

[Chianti]

I'm looking for a new equine dental technician so have been looking at web sites. A couple in my area will include making a bit seat as part of the treatment. I've had horses for more than a few years and have had vets and 'dentists' doing teeth over that time. I've never had this suggested before. Does anyone have it done, and does it make any difference to the pony/horse when being ridden?

 

[fidleyspromise]

I've not heard of it but just did a quick Google.
If I didn't have issues/concerns with my horse then I personally wouldn't have it done.

 

[Starzaan]

I have one that is big seated every time the dentist does him. The only others I know who do are Grand Prix horses.
Mine has it because he is SO FUSSY in his mouth and we have tried EVERYTHING. Finally we discovered a combination of bit and dentistry that works, and that includes bit seating. I don’t do it on my other boy because he doesn’t need it, but the difference it’s made to my big lad is quite astonishing.

 

[Flowerofthefen]

Could someone explain a bit more about this please??

 

[Wizpop]

I’m familiar with the term but would also like to know more about it. We need an EDT or someone with experience to come on here and explain?

 

[Starzaan]

Bit seating is where an EDT makes very slight grooves in the front face of a horses molars - where the bit sits. Mine looks at the horse with the bit in, with me on top holding a contact, then makes his grooves once he’s seen that.
it’s very common in higher level dressage as it’s a way of really finessing the aids, and helps a lot with comfort if you’re using a double bridle a lot. My horse has it because he’s a bellend.

 

[Leandy]

I'm going to admit I've never understood this concept? Surely the bit should be positioned so as not to touch the teeth? I would think that if use of the bit regularly knocked against the horse's teeth they would be pretty mouthy??