Loose ring lozenge bits

[Lunobl]

Hi,
I’m looking to change my horse over from a loose ring French link to a loose ring with a lozenge. She’s got a really lovely soft mouth but can show some evasion at times which I think is down to the tongue pressure of the French link. Is there a difference in the pressure these two lozenge mouthpieces expel? Are copper lozenges reccomended also? Thanks

 

[IrishMilo]

The only difference is that the second bit sits flatter on the tongue so could be thought of as better for a fussy mouth or fleshy tongue.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I use a similar bit on one of mine it's a jeffries eldonian snaffle with a lozenge they are really nice bits and my Arab has a very soft mouth and goes well in it.

 

[magicmoments]

The only difference is that the second bit sits flatter on the tongue so could be thought of as better for a fussy mouth or fleshy tongue.

One of them with sit flatter. Isn't it the first one though, or am I wrong?

 

[Ratface]

I use a Neue Schule tranz angle lozenge baucher snaffle on the old horse. He's a naturally jolly chap, and can throw some shapes and evasions when wishing to evade schooling. He'd far rather be going somewhere very fast indeed, preferably in a straight line!
Using the NS bit seems to have a gentle squeeze "slow down, dear" effect without getting into an unwanted squabble. If he gets a bit grumpy, there's no way I'm going to win that battle.
He reverts to juvenile tantrum mode and gets to fast forward at warp speed, stops dead, does a polo pony swerve and tanks off again. Not a restful ride . . .