Would it be soft of me

[hairycob]

to get a happy mouth bit instead of a metal bit for winter. We have to keep tack at home & take to yard by wheelbarrow. I can't find a way to keep the bit from getting cold when it's freezing - tried wrapping it in newspaper and there is no kettle facility to dip it in hot water to warm it up.

 

[Irishcobs]

Rub it between your hands or stick in an armpit for a while- not next to the skin, warms it up for the horse. Safes having to buy a new bit.

 

[sojeph]

Put it in a glove or take a hot water bottle with you or a flask

 

[monica123]

yer, put it in a glove, or mayb one of those hand warmers

 

[meandmyself]

A friend of mine used to zip her bit into her chaps while she was grooming! Warmed it up nicely.

 

[Bess]

I warmed my horse's bit up this morning for him, we do have a hot tap so I can do it that way, but otherwise I would do any of the above suggestions. It does seem kinder than just sticking a freezing bit in his mouth, but I'm the only one on the yard that does it.