locking bits

[poiuytrewq]

I saw a bit recently for sale somewhere that I’d not seen before and so looked it up to find out its action. This was a bit of a rabbit hole!

I’m now looking at a locking bit, I have one and had assumed it to be a gentle version of a single joints snaffle as it has no nut cracker action due to the lock.
However I see on this site it says not suitable for a beginner rider (or something like)
Why would that be? Surely a beginner could cause more pain with a regular single joint than a locking?

I’m sure it does make sense but why!

Something like below, I think Bombers are the same,

Trust Sweet Iron Loose Ring Single Jointed - Locked.

Trust Sweet Iron Loose Ring Single Jointed - Locked.<br /> Sweet Iron ensures that the horse foams more and accepts the bit better.

www.bitspecialist.com

 

[Cragrat]

I have a locking Bomber somewhere - it seemed a nice bit. I don't recall it being severe,or causing an extreme reaction ( my lad would definitely let you know, big style!)

 

[poiuytrewq]

I have a locking Bomber somewhere - it seemed a nice bit. I don't recall it being severe,or causing an extreme reaction ( my lad would definitely let you know, big style!)

Well yes this is my theory

 

[FieldOrnaments]

Like this?

Maybe it just said not suitable for beginners because they'd be more likely to have unsteady or heavy hands and so lock the bit accidentally.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Like this? View attachment 157728

Maybe it just said not suitable for beginners because they'd be more likely to have unsteady or heavy hands and so lock the bit accidentally.

I can’t actually see the bit you have linked too but yes i agree with your theory they may be more apt to “lock” it but surely that’s bette than socking a horse in the top of its mouth by grabbing a single jointed bit

 

[mustardsmum]

i think any bit in the wrong hands will make a horse uncomfortable. A friend rode our mare in a loose ring, NS lozenge bit and a normally quiet mouthed mare looked hollow and uncomfortable and her head up, and eyes rolling. I think she just massively object to the heavy contact from the rider, who had a strong mare but could adjust at their riding for something more straightforward (just to add I did not allow her to ride our mare again!). Interesting I have recently moved to Myler barrel bits away from “nuggets” as my boy has such a narrow mouth and big tongue. he has the MB33 which “locks” and he loves it. He cannot tolerate a single joint at all. The independent side arm movement really suits him and it’s a mild bit. At the end of the day, any bit in the wrong hands can cause problems.

 

[I'm Dun]

I used a sprenger max control on Leo. He had a very soft but very fussy mouth. This was very stable and he liked it. No more chomping and chewing.