bits

[connemaras]

can anyone help, this may make me sound dumb but i want a bit that is jus that bit stronger than a snaffle, i got told to try a kimblewick out, but im unsure??? what do you think??

 

[JessPickle]

going from a snaffle to a kimblewick seems extreme in my opinion, what problems are you having with the snaffle?

 

[Bossanova]

What type of snaffle is the horse in? What are the problems (ie why do you want a stronger bit?) and what material is the bit he's currently ridden in?

 

[connemaras]

general snaffle (J.P.Loose Ring Snaffle) i want jus a tiny bit stronger as she has a soft mouth but shes jus a bit too strong for a snaffle, i told my anty and she said gag.....................

and i said it would be way too strong, i dont want to be swapping bits round willy nilly..

 

[Bossanova]

A hanging cheek snaffle may work if you just want a little more reaction. Or you could try a different mouthpiece- from a double jointed to single jointed or vice versa.

 

[peterthepony]

Hun i have to agree with Boss on this one, a hanging cheek is a very good idea, i know what she is like and im sure this would be a good choice!

 

[connemaras]

oo fab thanx guys!! will try it out and will let u know the results!!

 

[chestnut cob]

I'd try something like a hanging cheek snaffle, Dr Bristol maybe, or a waterford snaffle. Wouldn't go with a kimblewick but difficult to say really without knowing why.

 

[Kris R]

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general snaffle (J.P.Loose Ring Snaffle) i want jus a tiny bit stronger as she has a soft mouth but shes jus a bit too strong for a snaffle, i told my anty and she said gag.....................

and i said it would be way too strong, i dont want to be swapping bits round willy nilly..

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Yes all horses have soft and delicate mouths and yet you want to use a stronger bit, this does not make sense. You say your horse is strong, when ? out hacking ? during schooling ? at a show ?