Dutch gag Vs Kimblewick

[Degan]

To those of you have had experience of both, which do you find your horse reacts better to?
Im thinking of trying a Kimblewick for faster work as when my boy get strong he puts his head up and I think Im right in saying that the dutch gag is designed to make a horse lift his head (?)
So I dont think this is the right bit for him (its the only one he came with). He goes ok in a pelham for showing however I think the length of the shank again creates too much poll pressure. However he reacts well to a curb as this help to encourage him to bring his nose back in.

So in this case would you try a kimblewick, so I still have the curb but less poll pressure?

Thankyou, and I apoligise if this doesnt make much sense (third time Ive written it)

ETA he finally goes very well in a fulmer snaffle for road work and schooling (this has taken us 2 years) Its just field work in company when he seems to forget he has brakes!

 

[spike123]

yes I would. My cob went relatively well in the dutch gag but is 100 times better in a kimblewick. I have the slotted one but don't use the slots.I keep them for things like sponsored rides and faster work in company.

 

[Dizzydancer]

if you do a search i think there was something saying that the dutch gag is meant to have a curb used with it if used correctly and it should be sued with 2 reins/couplings also to make it have the correct effect.

 

[xxMozlarxx]

Kimblewick every time, my old by went beautifully in one brought him up off the forehand. Don't really get the gags, seen too many kids hanging off them with one rein!