Youngsters First Bit?

[epeters91]

What did you use to start your youngster on their first bit?

My girl has had a rubber bit for inhand and I always assumed a snaffle or french link to start but I've been told the neue schuele bits are very good and notice they have a starter bit specifically for youngsters which is a bit more expensive.

I thought I'd ask you lovely people first and see if any of you think it's worth paying more or if I'm best sticking with a basic snaffle or french link?

 

[PorkChop]

I start mine in a loose ring Nathe straight bar, usually with bit guards. If I need to move on from that I would first try an eggbutt with a lozenge - I use Hilary Vernon bits because they are not too thick and are curved - then maybe a hanging cheek with the same mouthpiece if I need a bit more steering

 

[Golden_Match_II]

Ours is in a full cheek happy mouth with a lozenge. It was quite cheap - I don't think I'd spend a lot on it, as they probably won't be in it forever so a lot to spend on something you might just use to get them started.

 

[dianchi]

I started this year with a full check so that we had addition turning support

However now have a curved lozenge mouth piece with egbutt rings- same principle as the neue schule team up but much more pocket friendly!

 

[epeters91]

Thanks everyone for your advice I think I'll probably go for trying a full cheek happy mouth to start with

 

[eggs]

I always start mine in a full cheek to help with the steering.

 

[Hannahgb]

I always start mine in a full cheek to help with the steering.

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