Looking for a dressage legal alternative to a Kimblewick

[supersally]

Hi Has anyone got any suggestions please ? I find that my mare (strong shire x ) goes well in a kimblewick bit but obviously this is not an option for dressage. I think that it is the mouth piece as much as the curb (never do it up that tight ! ) that gives the control though it may be a combination of both. I normally use a NS snaffle with a peanut link for dressage but find that we do not have the same level of control. When using it she gets long and runs through rather than working well from behind. Any suggestions appreciated.

 

[merlinsquest]

I dont think that any 'ported' bits are dressage legal.... not even the magic snaffle

Sorry no other suggestions

 

[supersally]

Thanks

 

[cjdjivanovic]

A straight bar metal snaffle is legal and might be worth trying.

 

[competitiondiva]

How about a hanging cheek? A kimblewick also has poll action which the hanging cheek also has, there are different mouth pieces available within the hanging cheek range, some dressage legal some not:
http://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/P/hangi..._bit-(411).aspx

 

[supersally]

Thank you for that link it says that the hanging cheek straight bar is suitable for horses used to being ridden in a pelham which I believe has a similar action to the kimblewick (am ready to be shot down on this as I am probably wrong

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