Cragrat
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Grackle noseband
Cheltenham gag on the bradoon slip with a non gag ( and running martingale ) as well as a gag rein
and ???? on the curb headpiece?
What bit combo is this?
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Grackle noseband
Cheltenham gag on the bradoon slip with a non gag ( and running martingale ) as well as a gag rein
and ???? on the curb headpiece?
Cragrat
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Same set up XC
khalswitz
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Weird. There's no rein attached to whatever is attached to the curb cheekpiece, so I can only assume its a full cheek mouthpiece on the Cheltenham gag, and stabilised using the second cheekpiece? It's weird af though. The reins are both attached to the gag.
Exasperated
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Can’t really see, but is it a full cheek gag ( rein on the gag and a plain rein), with a W tongue layer? (the other cheek strap)
Oh, plus grackle noseband
Spiderpig2009
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I think that has the old tongue plate attachment which is what is attached to the bridoon slip head- haven’t seen one of those in years. Then it’s a cheltenham gag on the rest
Spiderpig2009
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Just looked I think it’s the feeling tongue checker
Exasperated
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Not unusual in harness racing, I think it’s a tongue layer in there with the gag riding bit
Cragrat
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A tongue plate of some kind would explain why there's no rein on it - thank you all.
rabatsa
Confuddled
These some with and without a grid in the centre.
Jeni the dragon
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Apparently he is incredibly strong cross country and showjumping!
I think it was discussed in the Burghley thread at the time.
I think it was discussed in the Burghley thread at the time.
rhino
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Yes he can be a tricky one!
Exasperated
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I’m sure he can be! A tongue layer simply keeps tongue under whatever bit, in itself, no impact on speed, steering, etc, altho maybe a psychological effect.
The gag rein to lift the head from dropping too low, the plain rein with martingale to prevent throwing the head too high, and grackle to stop mouth opening /jaw crossing, taking hold. Presumably got all bases covered!
Taffy1
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Which horse is it? Have scoured the Burghley thread to no avail...
rhino
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High Time