bitting help please

Jojo_Pea4

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My mate is in a loose ring French link snaffle, cavasson nose band, a flash makes no difference. She is constantly chewing/mouthing the bit and fighting against me. Any help appreciated
 

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I would change the cheek piece to an eggbutt or a hanging cheek, this will keep the bit stiller in her mouth.

When you say she is fighting against you, what do you mean? Is she getting strong?
 

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Assuming all the usual checks have been done you could try something with more stability in her mouth. A mullen mouth or a hanging cheek. It sounds like she is looking for a contact but can't find one with such a 'mobile' bit.
 

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forgot to mention all checks been done. She is fine jumping and not had a flat lesson as been working on jumping.
Tried her in a eggbutt tonight with not much change. She chews the bit, and hangs. She finds flat work hard and is always evading. Have a flat lesson booked end of the week.
 
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