Re; rein snatching and ported bits

[maisiemoo]

Could anyone help with the biting issue for horse that violently snatches reins [ all relevant checks have been made ] someone earlier suggested trying a ported bit but i see there are many, she has a soft mouth and is not a strong mare .

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

The advantage of a ported bit is that there is more tongue room. Horses with thick tongues/fleshy mouths are often more comfortable in a bit with no joint. Neue Schule make bits of different thicknesses, which might also help, as often thinner bits, contrary to popular opinion, are better for these horses.

 

[Sparkles]

I've found, short term solution anyway, just a simple ported pelham with D's works fine enough for me.

 

[Carys]

My mare (chunky sec D) kept waving her tongue about & shaking her head & dragging at the reins - I've now got her in a NS training snaffle which is snaffle with a port (no joint) and she's been great in it. We just use a ported pelham for "yahooing" & X-C in company to save tugs of war damaging her mouth.

I'm not sure if it's dressage legal or not but I'll check if/when we need to but it's been fine for everything else.