Bitting advice

[H-J]

Need a bit with good steering!

I have mac in a sweet iron, what I think is called a Tomthumb with roundings, it has rings on the mouth piece and 2 rings on the side, it has a lozenge.

He isnt REALLY strong, just a bit strong in that after the fences at a show and we have a little trouble steering - not lots and it will all get better the more schooling he does. And good considering he has been out of work for 4 yrs!!! But just wondered what bit any one would suggest??

Should I take the roundings off? Or I thought about putting a curb on it??

He carries his head quite high when jumping, he doesnt really pull or chuck it up just carries it quite high. Any views??!!

 

[HBII]

This bit? Just googled TomThumb and found this?!

All I can offer advice for is something with a full cheek as they are supposed to help with turning.

Hb

 

[H-J]

No it doesnt look like that!! I will try and draw a pic!!!

 

[HBII]

Do you mean one like this?

Hb

 

[H-J]

No here it is!!

 

[JessPickle]

Have a feeling javajane made a post about these because someone on her hunt used one wait will have a look

 

[landymore]

Really interested to hear about this bit, have been recommended it for my horse when out hunting as has habit of hooning off with me in the first hour. He is normally a snaffle/flash but have tried waterford snaffle and kineton out hunting to little effect. Any advice/suggestions welcome!!! <font color="purple"> </font>