Wellop bits... have you seen these

[wench]

Horse bits....

Do these look like instruments of torture... or are they likely to work!!!

 

[saddlesore]

Look like torture instruments to me!

 

[Donkeymad]

My local tack shop which is now sadly closed, used to stock these. They didn't sell, says a lot I think

 

[fusaberry]

I used to have a couple of these, bought them at a sale for curiosity , but never used them, i was told that somebody used them and the wire that goes through the middle snapped and the horse bolted , which I reckon it would, rider came off and wellep was sued , don't know how true or false this is maybe someone else could shed some light.

 

[monkeybum13]

i like how they refer to them as "snaffles" - I won't be using one- they look terrible

 

[teddyt]

QR- Oh great, another bit for numpties to buy to 'sort out' their horse. Whatever happened to a snaffle, a bit of patience and some training

 

[brighteyes]

Actually, I beg to differ. They look a tad unconventional but if you read the info page, it becomes clear that they are not leverage monsters, and no worse than a snaffle (or any other bit) in bad hands.

 

[TarrSteps]

As above, has anyone who says they're evil read the theory behind them? I don't have an opinion as have never used them but I suspect it's the look that puts people off, as horse people do not deal well with change.

We've just got used to looking at the bits we've got and I'm constantly amazed how many people seriously underestimate the force various bits apply since they "see them everywhere" and somehow that means they're "okay".

 

[Ashgrove]

Ditto the above two posters, they are surprisingly kind bits, I've been told by someone who knows about these things.