Cartwheel Bit or Whitaker Universal

[_EVS_]

Hi all

I have been trying to get hold of a Cartwheel bit but am struggling to find any for sale for less than £85 which seems completely insane for a simple bit! Anyway when I do a google search for a cartwheel it keeps throwing up the Whitaker 5 point gag / Universal bit which is infinitely cheaper at about £35. However, I can't quite get my head round it and have never seen anyone use one. Have any of you got any feedback on it or even better do you know where I can get a cheap Cartwheel! Thanks, Emma

 

[abbijay]

I've no experience with either but I've found these interesting reports on H&H:
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/feat...versal-bit-john-whitaker-international-416806 sadly it has been written by a numpty - a snaffle mouthpiece does not exist - and certainly isn't automatically single jointed!
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/products/why-use-a-cartwheel-bit-119807

 

[_EVS_]

Thanks Abbijay - I think it reinforces that I really want the proper cartwheel. Just wish they weren't so ridiculously priced!

 

[abbijay]

I'm sure this is a ridiculous question but what is the difference between the cartwheel bits and Liverpool driving bits? They're ten a penny. (aside from the curb chain obviously which could be removed)

 

[DirectorFury]

Cotswold Sport usually do very cheap copies of the popular bits but only have this style of cartwheel bit: http://cotswoldsport.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_71&products_id=489

 

[Destario]

My Welshy has the JW bit for hacking and schooling. It works well for him at the moment. It's a simple gag, but just a bit more wiggle room for strength depending on where you attach the reins and cheek piece. Not massively strong, but I wanted to try something before going to a Cheltenham gag.