Bits For A Cob ?

[FourBurrowHunt]

I currently use a metal gag for my 4 yr old as he is VERY strong so should i use this ? :http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=ha...tart=0&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0&tx=36&ty=15

Sorry for it being so long :/ I have heard this is good as it is strong yet nice ? Any suggestions on other bits ?

 

[JenHunt]

stay with what he is in for the first time, no point in complicating things until you know for certain how he'll go!

 

[FourBurrowHunt]

Yeah but my bit is severe and I don't want to yank on his mouth in that x

 

[LizzieJ]

Why do you ride him in a gag? What makes you think you will be yanking on a horses mouth?

 

[cathy rd]

boring answer: bitting is as much about training as the gadget in your horses mouth

find a great trainer, take the time to educate him on respecting your aids in a quiet environment in a snaffle. save the gag for special occasions such as xc or hunting.

have fun!

 

[FourBurrowHunt]

Urm i ride him in a gag because he is strong and that if he cat leaps or gets exited i dont want to yank his mouth ! If anyone has another horse i can take PM me x