Bit suggestions

[LouBerry]

I've had my youngster for six months now and he's coming along just grand but i've started to realise that i don't think the bit i've had in him is quite suitable anymore. I've got a loose ring french link but i've got a feeling he's not liking the movement that this bit gives. Having never really used hanging cheek or fulmer bits i just wondered if anyone could suggest a bit for him.
He doesn't lean, doesn't bolt etc. Just sometimes will have a nose poke if confused or doesn't like something so i just need a mild bit for him. He does prefer lozenge/link type bits to jointed ones.
Trouble is i need to be able to have a bit to hunt or do cross country in and he does get a little stronger when out so maybe two bit suggestions if poss

 

[flyingfeet]

I'd just swap to a lozenge loose ring for now, the french lip can flop about and pinch especially if its a fit mouthpeice with relatively big rings joining the link.

For faster work, if your horse gets more excitable I would go down this list (mild to severe)
Baucher Lozenge
Beval lozenge
Universal lozenge (if head up)
3 ring lozenge gag (if head up)
Tom thumb lozenge (if head down)
Running gag lozenge (if head down)
Kimblewick lozenge (if head up)
4 ring lozenge gag (if head up)
Pelham with lozenge (if head up)
American gag with lozenge (if head up)

 

[hellybelly6]

I would suggest a lozenge bit with fixed rings such as an eggbut. I would alter the noseband to a flash or grackle when extra control is required.

As a rule of thumb, gags are for horses which lean down, the gag action deters this behaviour.
Curb bits for horses with heads in the air as this encourages head lowering.

 

[LouBerry]

I've managed to find an eggbutt lozenge bit on derby house so was thinking of trying that to see how he gets on. Will have a think on what bit to use for faster/hunting work.
Thanks muchly