Bitting a strong horse - advice?

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My mum is going to be attempting some unaffiliated prelim dressage with her new horse, but he is usually ridden in a loose ring waterford as he tends to lean on the bit and is a big lad so can be quite strong.
We just aren't sure what 'dressage legal' bit would be suitable for him? We have tried schooling him in a single jointed snaffle, and a loose ring french link, both to no avail as he really leans onto the bit nearly pulling her arms out and sticks his nose almost to the floor! I know that this is a schooling issue, and we're not looking for a "quick fix" by changing his bit, but I think my mum needs a bit of help as she's only 8 stone wet through and is struggling. She's a really nervous rider, but is much better than she thinks she is, so a bit of a play with some low level dressage is just the thing she needs to build her confidence, we're just stuck on which bit would suit him!
Any advice would be much appriciated!
 
I did consider this but someone told me they are the mildest bit around and actually have no poll action! confusing as I always thought they did have a bit of leverage and poll pressure?!
 
I didn't think of a wilkie, just assumed they weren't dressage legal? I have one for my youngster so we'll give it a go, thanks!
 
Pressed return by mistake!

I'd try the French link hanging cheek, or an MB02 myler hanging cheek. They don't really have any poll pressure (as the reins are in line with the mouthpiece) but they do seem to give a bit extra - I can feel a difference in jazzy between the hanging cheek and a fulmer.

It is a schooling issue but a flash noseband (reasonably loosely) done up may help him to stop evading the bit.

Good luck!
 
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