Loose ring alternatives

[xCharlotte]

My horse is currently rode in a loose ring French link snaffle. However, over time it has started to rub him just above the corner of mouth where he has pink skin. I have tried rubber bit rings, bit butter and Vaseline to prevent rubbing but they haven't really helped.

I have tried schooling in an eggbutt which doesn't rub but he goes so much better in a loose ring so was wondering if there are any other alternatives to the loose ring?

Thanks

 

[horselady]

I use an eggbutt snaffle. My horse did go better in a loose ring but it rubbed terribly!

 

[rextherobber]

Sprenger do a loose ring but the end of the mouthpiece has an extended part, explained that badly, think it's called a turnado 2 type, or something similar. Theory is action of a loose ring without the pinching.They also do some bits just in stainless steel, so they don't cost the earth. Think Cork Farm Equestrian list them

 

[Pinkvboots]

eldonian do a few loose rings and I have found they don't rub where cheaper alternatives have caused a problem, they are still fairly cheap around £25 but in my opinion much better quality than some of the other brands available.

 

[be positive]

These should solve the problem and not too expensive to try, just realised it is only in single joint, sorry
http://www.totally-tack.co.uk/p_516...butt-snaffle?gclid=CNSXqrfVtdECFYOVGwodeSIJMQ

 

[DirectorFury]

If you don't need dressage legal (and don't faint at the price!) the Stubben golden wings bit might be a good solution.

 

[VioletStripe]

those rubber bit disks! Okay they're not dressage legal, but being ridden in them for 5mins for the odd test shouldn't cause too much damage? Fine for my boy anyway! I also use Bit Butter occasionally - seems to help with the healing process and reduces the occurrence too!

 

[rara007]

Gel bit rings or angel wings. Just remember to put the normal bit without rings on for any tests

 

[catkin]

what about a proper Fulmer, it has cheeks but the ring outside is loose.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

what about a proper Fulmer, it has cheeks but the ring outside is loose.

This. I have a french link version and have also seen single jointed versions. If you don't use the little keepers to attach the top cheek to the bridle, a fulmer is a very mobile bit. My one who dislikes fixed rings loves the fulmer without keepers. Also are you quite sure the bit is wide enough? I find loose ring bits only rub when the bit is too small.

 

[xCharlotte]

Sprenger do a loose ring but the end of the mouthpiece has an extended part, explained that badly, think it's called a turnado 2 type, or something similar. Theory is action of a loose ring without the pinching.They also do some bits just in stainless steel, so they don't cost the earth. Think Cork Farm Equestrian list them

what about a proper Fulmer, it has cheeks but the ring outside is loose.

I'll definitely have a look at both of these. Thanks for your help!