Which bit for a fussy mouth?

Haven't read all the comments so not sure if anyone has reccomended the myler comfort snaffle? It's a fantastic bit and my connie who was very unhappy in anything else loves this one :)
 
I've just put my super fussy mare with a large tongue (she even sticks it out when sleeping) in an Informed Designs curved Mullen mouth. It has made a massive difference. The bar is thin so leaves room for the tongue and the hanging cheek takes pressure off the tongue when you take a contact.

The bit is dressage legal but I use it with a Micklem and bit clips for extra stability, which aren't.

You can trial from the Horse Bit Bank if interested.
 
nikkimariet said:
Turtle top from NS :)

Mine is 15.2hh so dinky but has 5" mouth with a lot of gum and tongue so not much room.
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What turtle top do you have NMT? Is it the loose ring? Would like a turtle top with more stability (e.g. eggbut or hanging cheek) but Horse Bit Bank dont seem to stock.

My horse is very fussy at the bit - locks her jaw and flaps the lip, seems to not respond to Myler Comfort Snaffle as much as I'd hoped. The turtle top looks good!
 
I too would say mullen mouth. Mine was exactly the same and is great in a Myler mullen mouth hanging cheek. I only got the Myler as I couldn't find another hanging cheek mullen mouth in a 6" but the curve is quite pronounced and I think that's been an extra help. He hates anything with a joint, whether single or double, curved or straight.
 
I am very pleased to say that I have encouraging news. I found a 6" JP curved eggbutt snaffle, hacked out in it today and she seemed to like it. Fingers crossed that she's ok with it tomorrow, have a lesson so time will tell! Thanks Aus. :)
 
Peregrine Falcon said:
I am very pleased to say that I have encouraging news. I found a 6" JP curved eggbutt snaffle, hacked out in it today and she seemed to like it. Fingers crossed that she's ok with it tomorrow, have a lesson so time will tell! Thanks Aus. :)
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yes. I've ordered a korstel one. He won't accept anything straight. Tried the happy mouth straight last week and he really protested. Only the plain eggburt is the preferred one. And the curved ones are soposed to stop the nut cracker. I just want him happy in his mouth.
 
Turtle top with full cheeks-it rides very differently to the loosering version.
Or a Hippus if you can get your hands on one.

Both have been excellent on a number of fussy horses.
 
jules9203 said:
There is a bitting company that doesn't make you pay in advance but I cant remember their name!
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Horse Bit Shop.

They work out more expensive than the Horse Bit Bank who you pay upfront with though - as their trial price is more expensive than the 10% of purchase price that the Horse Bit Bank charge, and their purchase price is also more expensive.

I just do the terrible thing of putting it on my credit card and then paying back the price once I've made a decision :D
 
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