Neue Schule bits and sizing?

ShadowFlame

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Just wondering what the size on these bits come up like, as have heard they tend to be on the small side? Want to get my lad the starter bit and don't know what size to order! He's currently in a 5.75" loose ring happy mouth, single joint with bit guards which seems to fit him well, am I best off buying the same size or going up to a 6"? Replies appreciated - thank you!
 

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I've had a couple of NS bits and found them both to come up a bit on the small side.
He's normally a 5.5, but in his beval I trialled a 5.5 and bought a 5.75. He would have actually got away with a 6" without it being too big.
 

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Having tried it on him (not ridden, as he decided to come in a soggy bog pony today...), I'd be tempted to say that they do come up small. Considering a 5.5" standard eggbutt was fine on him, but a 5.75" Neue Schule is only JUST, definitely on the small side!
 
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