Large bits for a shire

[skmoreland]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me where I can get a 7.5 inch (yes I said inch) dutch gag bit?

I've looked on so many sites tonight and can't find one anywhere!

Any help or advise most welcome.

 

[janeprince]

try blue horse equine.

 

[skmoreland]

Thanks but I've tried them. They only go upto 7"

 

[Supertrooper]

Try eBay, we got our shire x's fulmer snaffle off there. Was ex military, sure it was 7.5"

 

[my bfg]

got ems 7" gag on ebay from a place in america think they went up to 7.5" to

 

[Fii]

Have a look at the Heavy horse world mag they have loads of ads that cater for the bigger horse!!

 

[Sparkles]

Equiport do tailor made bits I think?

 

[abbijay]

There's a couple of places in America that might be able to help you, the postage is usually not as bad as you'd expect so tends to be the cheapest way to go.
www.drafttack.com
www.chimacumtack.com
www.bigblackhorse.com

There are also a few places in the UK that will do a bespoke service
www.abitspecial.com
www.calcuttandsons.com

If you are willing to consider other styles of bit then you may find it easier. There tend to be a half decent selection of driving bits going up to this size which can replicate some similarities of the dutch gag action and may save you a lot of time and money.

Good luck with your mammoth-mouthed beasty!

 

[Jnhuk]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me where I can get a 7.5 inch (yes I said inch) dutch gag bit?

I've looked on so many sites tonight and can't find one anywhere!

Any help or advise most welcome.

I had to get my lad one made about ten years ago as none were big enough. Larger bits are more easily found now as he was only a 6.75. With the dutch gags it is relatively cheap as they can use standard 'ends' and as I wanted a double jointed one the lozenge made up the extra width.

Sorry can't remember where it was done but I think you will be hard pressed to find anything over 7 inches here in the uk.

Worth checking out the draft/large horse websites abroad (mainly US)