Happy Mouth bit advice

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My horse absolutely adores these bits, but after 3 times already chewed a rip into her Korsteel Flexi bit. Her Apple Mouth bit lasted only a few months, going to try Happy Mouth next.
I was wondering if any of you had any advice on which plastic bits are the most durable or maybe have experiences with horses, who went as well on a certain metal bit? (has to be BD legal and double jointed with loose ring preferably) tried KK Dynamic (best metal one so far) and stainless steel...
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Sorry, no advice apart from to let you know you're not alone! My boy hates metal bits but chews his happy mouths down to the metal in a couple of months! (starting to cost me a fortune...) I haven't tried rubber bits yet, not sure if they would be any more durable?
 
I was thinking of rubber bits too but haven't found a double jointed yet... Have you found a particular brand to last longer than others? I had an apple mouth, which lasted a few months but the Flexi only lasted a few days. Just ordered a Happy mouth today. I was thinking of using one only for competing maybe? Have you tried the NS bits yet? They are supposed to be soft and warm, so I was wondering if that's the way to go? Let me know if you find a solution :)
 
Umm...the flexi I had lasted quite well but I only used it for about a month as it wasn't doing him any favours with schooling! The happy mouths have both lasted me 3-4months. I did find a jointed rubber bit but they are so thick that they wouldn't really be any good for me boy :(.

I do like the look of the NS bits but it's a lot of money to spend on finding out whether they like it or not...I suppose a call to the bit bank would be the way forward. A try before you buy!
 
Good idea about calling the bit bank (why didn't I think about that lol). I wouldn't worry too much about the thickness of rubber bits though, happy mouths are with 18-19mm rather on the thick side too
 
My youngster got through happy mouths too, i had her teeth done and was advised to try a warm metal with a lozenge i got a shires one for about £15 and its great !
 
I had the same issue with my mare and happy mouth bits. I have her in a loose ring sweet iron snaffle which she likes. Tried her in a copper eggbutt but she kept fixing in this bit. I have had no problems with the sweet iron and she seems really happy in this bit.
 
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