Is this a strong bit?

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Looking for something with a bit of brakes and some play in the mouthpiece for 5 yo. have tried roller mouth happy mouth and he ate it
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Not sure about about a french link - what are peoples experiences of them?
I can't do a link lol, its from the shires equestrian webpage, snaffles 6277 training bit. http://www.shiresequestrian.co.uk/shop/product.php?productid=733&cat=572&page=10
hopefully if you copy and paste this it'll work lol
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Lol, is it mega mild? I wasn't sure if the ball join in the middle would put pressure on the tongue. You wouldn't recommend it for brakes then? Looking for a step up from a straight bar nathe, doesnt like single joints. Any ideas?
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very mild, try a myler with hooks, didnt think it would work but i tried it and it was fab, a bit of extra leverage did the trick for me, still nice and mild though xx mylers can be tried before you buy too, so thats handy xxxxx
 
If he is normally in a straight bar bit why not try a cambridge mouth kimblewick.They don't have to be used with the curb unless it is needed and then acts like a normal snaffle bit.
 
In theory you can school in any bit you want!
If he's happy with the mouthpiece, I'd try to find something similar as a kimblewick or with hooks (which basically turns it into a kimblewick...) if not, have a play with different mouthpieces before finding a bit with more leverage maybe?

Just an idea
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That bit is quite fat. Can the horse take that much in its mouth?

You could try a thin mouth french link. The thinner the mouthiece the more 'severe' it is because the pressure is spread over a smaller area. However, not many horses can take fat bits and have to have a thin one anyway.

Why dont you see what bits your friends have and try them? It takes a while for a horse to get used to a new action and you could buy alot of bits before you get the right one.

A waterford would be a possibility too
 
Why don't you get advice from people who make bits? I know they'll all be promoting their own but they might help you choose what type of bit would be best. It seems a shame that you're looking for a stronger bit for a 5 yr old when you maybe just need a different bit. Hilary Vernon / Myler / Neue Schule are all very approachable. Yes they're expensive but so is the horse! (And you get a good return on them if you decide to sell them second hand)
 
Putting a 5 year old into a more severe bit isn't going to solve the problem! What will you do in a year or two when that more severe bit is no longer severe enough??

It is partly a schooling problem and partly a comfort problem. Some horses don't like a single joint and will go well in a French Link, or with a lozenge. But try different versions of mild bits before going up in strength and severity!
 
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