I was wondering what every ones opinion about a bit would be for my new mare.
She has a low pallet and hates regular snaffles,
She is young throws her head alot and pulls from the bit.
She hasnt had a whole lot done with her she is green broke.
I havent put any type of tye-down or draw reigns or anything because i dont feel thats what she needs. She just needs time and some more training.
Any way i am confused about what bit to try next. Any help would be appreciated!
Posted 2015-06-19 11:04 PM Subject: RE: Bit options?
Elite Veteran
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A chain mouth or a dog bone. She may just not like the nutcracker effect a basic 2 piece has. Also I would try an offset O ring or a D ring, not a loose ring. Lots of wet saddle pads will help too. Don't let her lean on any bit or she's going to get a dead mouth.
Posted 2015-06-20 1:12 AM Subject: RE: Bit options?
Veteran
Posts: 164 Location: Oregon
FlyingHigh1454 - 2015-06-19 9:04 PM
A chain mouth or a dog bone. She may just not like the nutcracker effect a basic 2 piece has. Also I would try an offset O ring or a D ring, not a loose ring. Lots of wet saddle pads will help too. Don't let her lean on any bit or she's going to get a dead mouth.
Awesome thank you!!
Now ive dealt with leaning on bits before but sge is definitely more stubborn then my others and does not know yet how to give to the bit.
What is an easier way to help her?
Posted 2015-06-20 8:53 AM Subject: RE: Bit options?
Married to a Louie Lover
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I also vote for a nicely shaped 3 piece. I really like putting them on a lunge line in a training rig and letting them figure it out for themselves. It gives them a consistent feel and consistent release when they give correctly. I've seen a world of difference in just a few sessions and it's one of my go to's now for a horse who isn't accepting the bit.
Posted 2015-06-21 1:11 AM Subject: RE: Bit options?
Veteran
Posts: 164 Location: Oregon
I have a small fear about lunging while bitted and tied up now due to a friends how freaking out and rearing over backwards... im sure the circumstances werent the same as when i do it ... and im sure ill get over it eventually..
do you just bit up and tie the reigns? Not use reigns while lunging just the lunge line?
Posted 2015-06-21 3:21 PM Subject: RE: Bit options?
Regular
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i would recommend staying in an oring with a 3 piece or chain mouth piece( not bicycle chain) also i would have her teeth checked since you said she was young and throwing her head. when they are young their mouth changes so quickly hooks and sharp points develop quickly.
Bit options?
