Hanging Cheek Snaffle?

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So autumn is here! Our boy is getting a bit fresh and strong and my daughter is feeling anxious as he’s feels like he could take off. He did take her home very quickly today and she found it hard to keep him controlled. He’s in a d ring snaffle which normally is fine but over winter think we need to up a little. What are people’s experience of using a hanging cheek snaffle? I don’t think he needs anything too harsh but she does need some extra breaks. Has that been enough of a step to give bit more control? Thanks
 
Tingo said:
So autumn is here! Our boy is getting a bit fresh and strong and my daughter is feeling anxious as he’s feels like he could take off. He did take her home very quickly today and she found it hard to keep him controlled. He’s in a d ring snaffle which normally is fine but over winter think we need to up a little. What are people’s experience of using a hanging cheek snaffle? I don’t think he needs anything too harsh but she does need some extra breaks. Has that been enough of a step to give bit more control? Thanks
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I hade one- it did nothing so sold it on very quickly.
 
Hanging cheek is just a nice stable bit. As others said, it’s a quiet bit that releases poll pressure. How old is your daughter? I would suggest a Kimblewick - not one with a jointed bit but a port. Kinder than going the gag route. Or more schooling? This time of year, they are all on their toes, change of coat, autumn grass, Sometimes you have to learn to ride them through these moments and I caveat that by saying unless the pony is actually taking off. Half halts can really help. If it’s just a case of trying to trot instead of walk or being a bit keen, a stronger bit might not really be the answer.

Another option would be a bevel, which is kinder than a universal. Most people still don’t seem to get any gag should be ridden with two reins, the bottom one only being used when absolutely necessary. It should also be used with a curb strap. Most kids are’nt ever taught to ride with two reins (unless they show) so gags end up on the lower rings. Which is not nice for the pony.
 
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mustardsmum said:
Hanging cheek is just a nice stable bit. As others said, it’s a quiet bit that releases poll pressure. How old is your daughter? I would suggest a Kimblewick - not one with a jointed bit but a port. Kinder than going the gag route. Or more schooling? This time of year, they are all on their toes, change of coat, autumn grass, Sometimes you have to learn to ride them through these moments and I caveat that by saying unless the pony is actually taking off. Half halts can really help. If it’s just a case of trying to trot instead of walk or being a bit keen, a stronger bit might not really be the answer.

Another option would be a bevel, which is kinder than a universal. Most people still don’t seem to get any gag should be ridden with two reins, the bottom one only being used when absolutely necessary. It should also be used with a curb strap. Most kids are’nt ever taught to ride with two reins (unless they show) so gags end up on the lower rings. Which is not nice for the pony.
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He’s 15’1 17 cob x tb and my daughter is 15. He’s a sweet boy and well schooled but gets a bit excitable in winter. Nothing too awful, she’s kept him from taking off but could do with something just a bit more hacking than we’re using now. I don’t think he needs anything too harsh. Just a step up to what we have now so he listens. Thanks for your thoughts. Universal I think is too harsh having reviews. I’ll look at Kimblewick. Think we may need to do a bit clinic to get it right for him.
 
mustardsmum said:
Hanging cheek is just a nice stable bit. As others said, it’s a quiet bit that releases poll pressure. How old is your daughter? I would suggest a Kimblewick - not one with a jointed bit but a port. Kinder than going the gag route. Or more schooling? This time of year, they are all on their toes, change of coat, autumn grass, Sometimes you have to learn to ride them through these moments and I caveat that by saying unless the pony is actually taking off. Half halts can really help. If it’s just a case of trying to trot instead of walk or being a bit keen, a stronger bit might not really be the answer.

Another option would be a bevel, which is kinder than a universal. Most people still don’t seem to get any gag should be ridden with two reins, the bottom one only being used when absolutely necessary. It should also be used with a curb strap. Most kids are’nt ever taught to ride with two reins (unless they show) so gags end up on the lower rings. Which is not nice for the pony.
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I've used a kimblewick very successfully on a Welsh D who occasionally needed reminding who was in charge of speed!

Really rate them.
 
mustardsmum said:
Hanging cheek is just a nice stable bit. As others said, it’s a quiet bit that releases poll pressure. How old is your daughter? I would suggest a Kimblewick - not one with a jointed bit but a port. Kinder than going the gag route. Or more schooling? This time of year, they are all on their toes, change of coat, autumn grass, Sometimes you have to learn to ride them through these moments and I caveat that by saying unless the pony is actually taking off. Half halts can really help. If it’s just a case of trying to trot instead of walk or being a bit keen, a stronger bit might not really be the answer.

Another option would be a bevel, which is kinder than a universal. Most people still don’t seem to get any gag should be ridden with two reins, the bottom one only being used when absolutely necessary. It should also be used with a curb strap. Most kids are’nt ever taught to ride with two reins (unless they show) so gags end up on the lower rings. Which is not nice for the pony.
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Agree I like this Kimblewick as you have different options to choose from
Equally I like the Berris combination with similar mouth piece.

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10230 Beris Tandem US With Tongue Port

Beris Tandem US With Tongue Port
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https://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/p...blewick-utoxeter-kimblewick-slotted-kimblewic
 
I'd try a dutch gag on middle ring. It seems to give a steady pressure and puts them into a contact that they listen to.
IME hanging cheek snaffle does nothing much.
 
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