Finding the right bit

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Hi! I'd like to pick the brains of the users of this forum. I have a lovely youngster that I've just broken in and started riding. I started her off in a loose ring, french link, sweet iron snaffle which she seems to really like, the problem is that for riding out I'd now like to put her in a full cheek snaffle so it doesn't run through her mouth if she resists turning when I ask. I have got a french link, full cheek snaffle for her (no loose ring or sweet iron), but she's much better to put the original snaffle in her mouth although she does seem to ride out fine with both bits. I'm desperately trying to find a full cheek bit that incorporates the loose ring and the sweet iron with the french link, but I can't seem to find anything. My perfect bit I think would be a fulmer snaffle as this would be less likely to pinch her mouth when in use. I like the french link because I think it is kinder than a standard snaffle.
Basically any ideas where I can look to find the right bit for my horse?? I don't want to spend silly money as I may find in time that I need to change again if she gets stronger to ride or just as she matures. Or alternatively any suggestions as to change of specification to broaden what I want as at the moment it's very specific. Thanks
 
I dont know where you could get one but....

I have just backed and started my youngster and started with a full cheek french link but have changed to a neue shule drop cheek with a lozenge and she is going beautifully in it.

I would certainly recommend one of those and there is no chance of it sliding through her mouth.

Hope thats a bit helpful
 
Thanks for your suggestions, will give bit rings a go first, that might help, and means she gets to keep using the bit she seems to favour. If not will have a look at the Neue shule drop cheek option.
 
If the bits running through the mouth when you are asking to turn, it is because you are not maintaining a contact on both reins.

Bit rings may help, but these too will go into the mouth.

Lou x
 
could be? dressage and flat work has never been my strong point. I'm working on her loading so I can go and see my trainer for some lessons. I figure the sooner I start on her, the better she will be for it, if I'm doing something as obvious as just pulling on the one rein I'm sure he'll pick it up. it's not a normal problem to be honest, just when she's leaving the yard and having a fit about going past the pig stys (she's kept on a pig farm) I'm hoping my trainer may have some ideas as to bits that will suit her as well, but figured that I'd get as much input as possible and see what came up from here so I might have a few different ideas to discuss.
 
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