Encouraging youngster to accept the bit

[Saxon_Jasmine]

Evening all.

My newly aquired Welsh Sec B hates the bit being put in his mouth. (His teeth and bit have been checked at both are fine). He is 3 turning 4, backed last year, bought on, turned away and now in work again.

I can see it's just him being a baby about it, but don't want it to turn into a bad habit.

Does anyone have any tips of how to make it a nicer experience for him? Someone suggested putting jam on the bit which worked well but was rather messy!

Thank you.

 

[competitiondiva]

You can try wrapping the bit in that sealtex bandage, it's supposed to make it warmer and easier to accept for babies and horses/ponies with soft mouths, you can also smear something nice on it without it going everywhere!

 

[Queenbee]

what bit are you currently using?