Help with bubble bit (Dutch Gag) needed.

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amzy

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I have had my New Forest for a week now and he came with a Dutch Gag with 3 rings. It was a 4.5 inch bit and seemed to be pinching him a little so I bought a 5". The mouthpiece seems the right size now but the rings seem to be digging into his face a little when I don't have a contact. Is this right? I'm tempted just to try a normal snaffle as I think he only had the dutch gag when he was owned by a little girl who found him a little strong when jumping. He does seem to be going nicely in this bit, on the second ring but just concerned that it is rubbing a bit.
 
I think you can bend the top rings away from the face slightly - seen a horse with this to stop it rubbing. Might need some sort of vice and someone strong though!
 
Is this any good? (Excuse HORRIBLE bridle with broken cheekpiece!!)

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I think you can bend the top rings away from the face slightly - seen a horse with this to stop it rubbing. Might need some sort of vice and someone strong though!

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The lady at our local tack shop say that some manufacturers bend them out so they fit properly and not dig in, whereas some manufacturers don't bother! xx
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Thanks for the pic. The bottom rings on mine just don't seem to sit like that, they are closer to his face. I think I'll try a hanging cheek as that has a little poll pressure I think.
 
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