Lunging With Bit

[Hungey]

Hi I have lunged before and usually do it in a headcollar but now I need a bit more control with my horse. Can you lunge a horse with a French Link Dutch Gag 3 Ring? Thank you,I just wanted to know before I did lunge.

 

[PonyIAmNotFood]

If you pass the lunge line through one side of the snaffle ring and clip to the other, either under their chin or over their poll that should work fine.

 

[Hungey]

So he won't have any pain caused as it's quite a strong bit?

 

[PonyIAmNotFood]

So long as you just clip to the snaffle ring, it's like using a french link hanging cheek snaffle. So not severe unless you're strong on it as the person on the end of the lunge line.

 

[CobsGalore]

I would go up and over the poll, much kinda imo.

Also use the snaffle ring, not 2 or 3

 

[Gloi]

If you are only lunging off the snaffle ring then it should be okay.

 

[Hungey]

Thank you very much

 

[Wheels]

I disagree with the above posters, I know it is a common practise but a horse's mouth is way too sensitive imo to be lunged off the bit unless the horse is an angel to lunge in which case you wouldn't need to lunge from a bit

Invest in a proper lunge cavesson and learn to use body language to help gain the control you need

 

[kellybee]

Personally I'd never lunge in a headcollar. The headcollar tilts and can rub under the eye, causes distraction and irritation, even sores.

 

[gwniver]

sorry to hi-jack but i have a simalar question
can i lunge i a full cheek copper snaffle??