What bit? Suggestions please to lower head..

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Sorry theres probably lots of these posted of a simmilar nature .....

My horse is currently in a gag,
however im not keen on it, mainly beacuse he puts his head up and obviously the lifting effect of a gag is not right for that, allthough he will drop his head and go onto the bit very easily if asked, the gag effects this negativley and is kinda contracdictory, i also feel its a bit severe.

However he is in a flash noseband, this I am happy with since he does like to open his mouth and bomb ! Allthough i would be okay with a grackle equally.

So, I would like to keep this noseband, well ideally go into a grackle because they are supposed to be more comfortable.

So what bit could I try him in that could avoid the lifting action and still work with a flash or grackle noseband?
 
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After trying loads of bits I bought the Neue Schule Universal Tranz Lozenge (link attached). It is FANTASTIC. This bit is so good 'cause you can use it in so many different ways - (like a hanging cheek, like a gag, with a curb strap or without, or with roundings) it is really adaptable to different activities, and makes it good value too. The mouthpiece is gentle with its shaped lozenge, but you can experiment with different types of poll/curb etc. pressure to find what works best for your horse. There are also different variations of mouthpiece if you felt that a lozenge isn't right for your horse.
http://www.neueschulebits.com/acatal...ls___Gags.html

I've been really pleased with it and would definitely recommend it, particularly if you're having trouble finding the right bit for your horse.

You can try them out at too, if you Google "horse bit hire" you'll find places that you can loan different bits from, then buy them if they work out.

Good luck! x
 
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IMO your horse is opening his mouth because he is uncomfortable in his bit, so it is very good that you have decided to change it. When you have found something that he is comfortable with, you may well find that he no longer needs the flash noseband, or a grackle.
What about a Pelham? My sister swapped the dutch gag that came with her mare for a Myler Pelham, after some experimentation. It has made a lot of difference to the way she carries her head and she is not able to charge along with her head in the air. She now has to listen to the rider.
 
I think I may try a Slotted Kimberwick - i know they arnt really widley used but have the curb action without being too severe on him..... any thoughts? I have tried a pelham with another of my horses before but found it few heavy for them.. :/
 
JustJasper said:
After trying loads of bits I bought the Neue Schule Universal Tranz Lozenge (link attached). It is FANTASTIC. This bit is so good 'cause you can use it in so many different ways - (like a hanging cheek, like a gag, with a curb strap or without, or with roundings) it is really adaptable to different activities, and makes it good value too. The mouthpiece is gentle with its shaped lozenge, but you can experiment with different types of poll/curb etc. pressure to find what works best for your horse. There are also different variations of mouthpiece if you felt that a lozenge isn't right for your horse.
http://www.neueschulebits.com/acatal...ls___Gags.html

I've been really pleased with it and would definitely recommend it, particularly if you're having trouble finding the right bit for your horse.

You can try them out at too, if you Google "horse bit hire" you'll find places that you can loan different bits from, then buy them if they work out.

Good luck! x
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I like this bit too, but have found it can rub the sensitive ones, so IMO, buy a size bigger than you normally would.
 
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