Tonuge Bits

[Chellebean]

Hey all,

I was wondering if anyone had used a bit called a tongue bit?
http://cotswoldsport.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_66&products_id=247

It's apparently good for retraining but I've not seen one. I was wondering how they worked and how they are fitted?

Thanks in advance

 

[asterid]

I use a lozenge snaffle on my ex racer. It isn't the bit you have to use, its training him to not bite it and race off like he was originally taught to do. It will take time for ex racers to adjust to a new way of riding, but stick with simple

 

[Cuppatea]

they are used in racing to stop a horse with a wind problem from lifting its tongue and putting extra pressure on the soft pallette which can then 'fold' and sort of choke the horse. As for re-training, the only difference is that it stops the horse putting its tongue over the bit and then tanking off with you. If your horse is pretty well mannered in that respect you shouldnt need it but its a snaffle bit not a 'hard' bit so it certainly wont do any harm. Dont over-bit an ex racer, it usually causes more problems than it fixes. Do as much as you can with as little as you can! The more you have on, the more they have to fight with! At the end of the day, it IS only a snaffle bit so wouldnt stop any horse, racer or not if they really wanted to go! The loose rings give a bit more control/leverage but put rubber 'biscuits' on the rings to stop pinching on soft thoroughbred skin. Sizing and fitting is exactly the same as a snaffle bit, the 'port' goes in first pointing toward the back of the throat.

 

[Chellebean]

Cool thankies

He is in a snaffle as of today.. but trying to spread out the purchasing of tack, to soften the hit on the bank balance

 

[the watcher]

Chellebean,
I have lots of spares of all kinds of stuff so let me know what you are looking for and I may well have something to fit

 

[Chellebean]

Chellebean,
I have lots of spares of all kinds of stuff so let me know what you are looking for and I may well have something to fit

Thanks TW! I am going to see how he goes in the snaffle