RedRed
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My horse keeps getting her tongue over the bit, she is ridden in a sraight pelham, the bit is not too low. WHY IS SHE DOING THIS???????? Would really like to put her in something else. ANY SUGGESTIONS?
Tongue over the bit
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Ezme
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9 times out of 10 its because their tounge doesn't fit over the bit, something thats quite common with straight bar bits. How about trying a mullen or ported mouth piece?
RedRed
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Ok will try that, thanks
ArrH thats how you spell tounge, stupid me!!!
ArrH thats how you spell tounge, stupid me!!!
1275gta
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We have changed a pony to a cambridge snaffle for this reason and it has solved the problem
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Donkeymad
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Actually, you spelt tongue correctly, not Ezme.
RedRed
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Whoo! so i can really spell then!!
never heard of a cambridge snaffle, will google it
Took her showjumping today, feels like she is pushing on the bit with her tongue, got it over a few times, very strong and trying to run on too
never heard of a cambridge snaffle, will google it
Took her showjumping today, feels like she is pushing on the bit with her tongue, got it over a few times, very strong and trying to run on too
suzysparkle
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You could try a mullen mouth pelham which has a curve thus allowing more tongue room. Alternatively, a hanging cheek (or baucher) snaffle which suspends in the mouth. They generally put their tongue over the bit if they don't like the pressure the bit is causing on it. Mine does this in a KK lozenge but not a french link.