measuring horses mouths for bits...

[truffles]

How do you do it, if indeed you can do it?

Chloe's snaffle leaves very little room either side, and have just read on a site that there should be 1/2 inch between each side of the horses mouth and the bit...

do you think I should up a size and go for a 6" instead of 5.5 one, or is there are really good way of finding out instead of guessing?

Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[ms_surprise]

Sprenger (if spelt right) will provide you with a measuring gage if you requset one....or speak to your local retailer and ask them if they would get you one from them.....I used to be a retailer and they used to give them away free and are very useful <font color="blue"> </font>

 

[ms_surprise]

Sorry just finished reading your message, try going upto a 53/4" rather than a 6"

 

[truffles]

ahhh right thank you - I will try and find a 5 3/4 one first then see how we go!

but damn, Equestrian Clearance don't do it in those sizes....will keep looking!

 

[ms_surprise]

Try Abbey Bits they are not the Cheapest but they are very good quality bits and do most sizes even the not so popular sizes,

 

[truffles]

thanks, will google it.

 

[virtual]

I put in a bit that I know the size of and guess. That's probably not the best way, but seems to work well for me.

 

[truffles]

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I put in a bit that I know the size of and guess. That's probably not the best way, but seems to work well for me.

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Ahhh, no it works for some, but the bit I'm looking to buy is quite expensive, so don't want to get it wrong!

 

[murphyboywoody]

I use a wooden spoon handle and put rubber martingale stops on either side, put the spoon handle in horses mouth, close the rubber stops against the side of mouth then you will have your measurement!!

 

[FMM]

There is lots of useful information on the important of bit sizing on this website.
http://www.neueschulebits.com/acatalog/Neue_Schule_Bit_Measure.html

 

[truffles]

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There is lots of useful information on the important of bit sizing on this website.
http://www.neueschulebits.com/acatalog/Neue_Schule_Bit_Measure.html

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Brilliant thanks..will go and explore!