What Bit???

[mybaileysglide]

my horse is curently in an australian loose-ring, cheek snaffle, but after reading an article on bitting i have realised it definatly isnt the right bit for her. she has a shallow mouth and a big tongue and the bit that she has at the moment is single jointed and is jabing the roof of her mouth. I would like a mild bit that would help her salivate as she is a good girl a listens to what i ask of her but she has been avoiding the bit recently and i dont want her to think that the bit is a bad/painfull thing.

i dont know a lot about bits so if anyone can help me out by advising me on what bit might be suitable i would be very grateful.

 

[Jennyharvey]

my horse is curently in an australian loose-ring, cheek snaffle, but after reading an article on bitting i have realised it definatly isnt the right bit for her. she has a shallow mouth and a big tongue and the bit that she has at the moment is single jointed and is jabing the roof of her mouth. I would like a mild bit that would help her salivate as she is a good girl a listens to what i ask of her but she has been avoiding the bit recently and i dont want her to think that the bit is a bad/painfull thing.

i dont know a lot about bits so if anyone can help me out by advising me on what bit might be suitable i would be very grateful.

Im afraid she probably already thinks this. The only time the bit doesnt cause discomfort is when the bit is never used, like for a very well schooled horse who does not need the rein to be told what to do.
After all, the mouth is a very sensitive organ.

But im sure there are a lot more bitting options like copper bits and french link bits that may cause her less discomfort. Hope you get sorted.

Have you ever considered bitless?

 

[georgiegirl]

I would speak to the people at neue schule but i would hazard a guess and say they will point you in the direction of thier verbindend snaffle, ideal for thick fleshy tongues and acceptable by most!

my ISH has a thick fleshy mouth and goes best in a jp curved snaffle - more tongue room and slightly narrower mouthpiece than most to allow her to swallow properly.


Word of warning wih the bitless suggestion - bitless is not necessarily best, yes there is no pressure in the mouth but they work with pressure elsewhere, someting not all horses get on with.

also i dont agree with jennyharveys comment on 'the only time a bit doesnt cause discomfort is when the bit is never used' - you need a constant steady and light contact - throwing the contact away can worry some horses as its not consistant, that said she is right, in that its not the rein that tells them what to do, you need to try and use seat and weight aids in conjuntion with it.

anyway, thats my two pence worth, may be a total load of rubbish but there you are!

 

[mybaileysglide]

Im afraid she probably already thinks this. The only time the bit doesnt cause discomfort is when the bit is never used, like for a very well schooled horse who does not need the rein to be told what to do.
After all, the mouth is a very sensitive organ.

But im sure there are a lot more bitting options like copper bits and french link bits that may cause her less discomfort. Hope you get sorted.

Have you ever considered bitless?

i think i will try a bitless bridle, i hack her out in a head collar and lead rope sometimes and she is really good so should be good in a bitless bridle, thank you

 

[mybaileysglide]

I would speak to the people at neue schule but i would hazard a guess and say they will point you in the direction of thier verbindend snaffle, ideal for thick fleshy tongues and acceptable by most!

my ISH has a thick fleshy mouth and goes best in a jp curved snaffle - more tongue room and slightly narrower mouthpiece than most to allow her to swallow properly.


Word of warning wih the bitless suggestion - bitless is not necessarily best, yes there is no pressure in the mouth but they work with pressure elsewhere, someting not all horses get on with.

also i dont agree with jennyharveys comment on 'the only time a bit doesnt cause discomfort is when the bit is never used' - you need a constant steady and light contact - throwing the contact away can worry some horses as its not consistant, that said she is right, in that its not the rein that tells them what to do, you need to try and use seat and weight aids in conjuntion with it.

anyway, thats my two pence worth, may be a total load of rubbish but there you are!

i agree that not all horses like the pressure a bitless bridle puts on them, my old pony hated it, but i think my horse would be alright in one. but i think i will try neue schule to see what they sugest as i dont think i would trust her in a bitless bridle out hunting lol, thank you.