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caroline23

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ive been advised to try a kimblewick for my cob who is hard to stop out hacking, however ive just read on one of the bit bank sites that they are not suitable for a horse than leans or grabs the bit? is there an alternative to this? as my horse is prone to leaning
 
I used a kimblewick with my strong cob when he was younger. It did give me something more than a snaffle and He accepted the kurb action. They are good for horses with fleashy mouths like cobs. My ultimate goal to ride in a snaffle all the time so I did swap bits for schooling and hacking. I have a full cheek waterford too which I have used for a week twice in the past 2 years. My horse does find this bit stronger and is easier to stop and turn. After having this in a few times he's happy to have the snaffle in and behave :) I do like the waterford when I feel I need a lil extra help .
 
Who advised you to use a kimblewick? Was it someone experienced that you trust who had seen the horse? If so, try it, they're likely to have a better idea than random people on a forum who haven't seen the horse, or something you've read.

Kimblewicks are not such a bad bit, they're just not in fashion.
 
i have a loose ring waterford on the way from the bit bank to try out as in the school he leans (he is also 5 so is just learning to carry himself) just wasnt sure how much brakes it would give me on hacking as he has an issue with stopping e.g at junctions, so wanted something to give me some security if 'needs must', but will have a go with waterford first :)
 
Sorry, that might have come across a bit harsh. I shoud have said that you'd be better having a good local instructor see/ride the horse and advise you...
 
I use a KK loose ring french link when schooling, but my mare can lean and get very strong and when excited she tends to ignore my seat. For hacking and jumping I use a NS loose ring waterford.
 
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