Bits for a cob

[tiamaria7]

hi, i wondered if you could help me, my daughters heavyweight cob is pulling a lot and leaning on his bit while hacking, in the show ring and jumping, he is currently rode in a vulcanite Pelham, i was wondering if you could help me and perhaps recommend a different bit.

Thanks

 

[Cahill]

cobs often have thick tongues so the combination of this and a fat bit means that he may just not have enough room in his mouth to accomodate both.
if you are happy with the action of this bit why not try one like this......?

http://www.kathsequestrian.co.uk/shop/_29_1_a.jpg

or

http://www.freedomrider.com/01-0925.gif

 

[Kallibear]

Why not try a waterford. They are very severe if you saw on the reins but otherwise fairly comfortable for them to hold in their mouth - it's so felxible. Try and get one with rounded links, not square. They are good for horses who lean. If you're daughter is a little wobbly with her hands at all, buy (or make) some elastic inserts.

 

[virtual]

I would try something with a port to relieve any pressure on his tongue. Does she ride with one rein or 2? If she's competent in 2 reins you can go for a bigger or smaller port (which help with leaning), and longer or shorter shanks according to what you need, or even try a double.

 

[Spot_the_Risk]

A mullen mouth pelham makes my cob heavy, I swopped to a port mouth, and he's light in hand now.

 

[Gentle_Warrior]

My horse is stupid - why does mine lean on a ported pelham then !!!!!

he always has to be different !

 

[Hornby]

Equiport (google them) do a high port, long shank pelham to order and my cob goes beautifully in it...it looks like a torture implement but he is like silk in it (was tanking in company before hand).

 

[Hornby]

Equiport (google them) do a high port, long shank pelham to order and my cob goes beautifully in it...it looks like a torture implement but he is like silk in it (was strong in company before hand).