Hippus bits

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I was considering a hippus bit and wondered if they really are the be all and end all of all bits? Horse has a small mouth and not much room, so was considering this or the KK ultra in 14mm.

Any feedback about Hippus bits would be appreciated - have used Mylers mostly in the past so havent really looked at any other bits in years!

thanks
 
i just wrote out a really long reply and the computer ate it!

i had a 4yro this summer who didn't like 'normal' bits so i broke her in a myler.

i was never 100% happy in the myler and neither was she- mouth slightly open, drawing the tongue back and a slightly 'dead' contact.

bought her a hippus and it was a different horse! closed mouth, no tongue movement, lovely soft and elastic contact and even little things like walking out better out hacking (assuming she was softer in her poll and topline).

it was really excellent for her and imo definitely worth a try on 'mouthy' horses.
 
They are lovely bits, but be warned - the feedback I had from both BD and BE is that they are not dressage legal, so I reluctantly sent the one I borrowed from Kerilli back. The manufacturers say they are FEI legal, the governing bodies say they are not - I won't run the risk or spend that much money on a bit someone may pull me up on when out competing.
 
Thanks for the replies everyone and for the link LBB - I will take a look at it.

Yes he is fussy in the mouth and does need a thin bit as he doesnt have much space between the bars and quite a thick tongue. Currently in a loose ring jointed snaffle. he hated the myler and I ended up with a broken finger - long story, and he also hated a french link (resulting in a "running off" incident).

I think I will try the hippus - they said they are asking for it to become dr legal? Will also look at the kk ultra as they seem to be quite thin as well and are dr legal - just wasnt keen on another french link after previous experience - he is very vocal when something is p*ssing him off!
 
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