mcgenis bit

[traceyell]

hi can anyone tell me if this bit is severe and what is its use, discusion going on among friends

 

[ofcourseyoucan]

can work well on a strong horse, can also be a tongue shredder!! other options available. tried a waterford? bit noseband combination? depends on what the issues are or if this is just a discussion?

 

[marmalade76]

I have found that it makes horses more light in the hand, except my horse, to whom it makes not a blind bit of difference!
He has never had a sore mouth whilst I've had him, but I'm sure this bit could do some damage in the wrong hands.

 

[Enfys]

My horse absolutely hated it, it made him positively dangerous, put him in a Myler LS combo in the end which he did go happily in.

 

[mainpower]

I think it's the squared off shape of the mouthpiece creating pressure points rather than the rollers that increase the severity.

Also, I think it's called a Magenis.....

 

[smerr14]

The magennis used to be an old huntsmans bit. I think it's like lots of bits good if used properly, evil in the wrong hands!!