Micklem bridle

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Has anyone who has tried a micklem bridle found that their horse has developed a sore on its chin near the mouth. Having come out of a flash nose band type traditional bridle and started using a micklem I have done the nose band up. as I would have previously and the sore has been the result.

 

[Suncat]

Genuine apologies if I'm preaching to the choir.. but have you fitted the bridle according to the specific instructions for it? The Micklems should be fitted differently to a normal snaffle bridle. The nose section sits higher than a cavasson and so the chin strap could sit differently. It should be fitted flush to the skin and allow the horse to open its mouth a little a comfortably move its jaw (as I understand it). Lots of good descriptions and photos on their website.
Have used these on my two quite different boys, with no rubs. But I believe some horses love them and some don't.
Good luck

 

[heathermnowell@gmail]

Thanks for your valuable help. I will check up and see what I have done