NS bits, sweet iron, tom thumbs...advice please??

[Cameo206]

Hi, i am looking for a new bit for my horse, Polly. I was thinking of trying an NS tranz lozenge loose ring snaffle, but have also thought about a loose ring sweet iron snaffle too....what du think?
Also, i am currently jumping her in a waterford snaffle which she seems to like but i am just wondering if it is a bit harsh for her as shes not strong but does get quite keen and then a bit flat in canter so with the waterford i have a bit more control and can keep her slightly more up in her shoulders. A friend suggested a tom thumb might be good for her as it has a bit of leverage but isnt too strong either....any opinions? and does anyone use a sweet iron copper one or have any other suggestions...also looked at a tranz angled lozenge universal...?

Thanks x

 

[marshmouse]

I LOVE the NS bits, we have them on several of our horses and they all go lovely in them.

With regards to the waterford - this is not a severe bit as long as you have nice hands, it's when people saw that it becomes harsh.

If you think she would like a lozenge mouthpiece why not try the NS Universal bit - works great on my strong 17.2 ID when out hunting!!

 

[katie_and_toto]

Try a Myler, my pony works so much better in a Myler than an ordinary bit. His EDT recommended that we try a Myler, we've never looked back! You could contact Bit World, Bit World Website , it's very good there for recommending bits

 

[thebitgirl]

Hi if you're not sure which bit, have you thought of Bit Hire? You can try as many as you like from The Horse Bit Trader, new and second-hand available, for very small charge. They also offer Free advice and Postage. The Horse Bit Trader

 

[Janette]

We go best in Mylers and NS after many expensive years.

 

[hellybelly6]

As somebody said, waterfords are not as strong as they look and like any bit are as strong as the hands using them.

Sounds like a NS trans-loz universal would suit your horse and it has the added advantage of one bit, 2 or 3 difference rein settings according to conditions.

 

[Cameo206]

Hi, thanks for all the advice. Think i will try the NS universal bit and have also just borrowed my friends NS verbindend loose ring snaffle which she really seems to like aswell

just one more question...is the universal bit best used with 2 reins or roundings, rather than one?