What bit should I use?

[Belleoftheball]

My horse is currently in a full cheek snaffle but I am finding him very strong in it and he always turns round/walks round in a circle without me asking to but when I try to turn him back round he is very strong still. What bit should I use?

 

[wills_91]

A stronger bit won't solve the issue but schooling will . Of course he could also just be unhappy in his current bit? How long has he been in it & how long has he done this for? If it's a new thing I would be getting back, teeth & saddle checked first. Personally I use a NS bit & doubt I will change from them now

 

[Wiz201]

when you say he turns without asking, is this when he's hacking or in the school?

 

[twiggy2]

sounds like lessons would be a better idea than a different bit

 

[Belleoftheball]

I haven't hacked him yet as I've only just got him

 

[Princess Rosie]

Definitely start with some lessons with a good instructor and they will help you to understand if he does need a different bit.

 

[r0g]

i guess ,give him more lesson with excellent instructor is best choice

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Definitely find a good instructor. It would be very unusual for a bit to make a horse turn in circles, the RI will be able to see exactly what is happening and give tips on stopping it.

 

[EquiEquestrian556]

Have a few lessons with a good instructor, before changing the bit. Generally, there isn't a bit to make a horse stop turning.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Having read your other thread about the saddle slipping, it sounds more and more as if you need an assessment by a really good instructor. Your horse is probably turning in response to unwitting aids given by whatever is making your saddle slip.