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giddyuplpn Reg. Mar 2004	Posted 2017-09-10 4:29 PM Subject: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Elite Veteran Posts: 897 Location: Glendive Mt.	I ride her in a hackamore but it doesn't have the needed lift. This mare is like a firebreathing Dragon , she is respectful but gets "on the bit" she ended up stepping on her reins and cut her tongue pretty good. I had a PC twisted with a low port and she actually loved this bit. At this point we have been running not so great because I am lacking in few things with what I have available. This is the kind of mare needs to ride in something different every day just to keep her from leaning . Any ideas. She has a fair amount of set . She despises draw bits, chain mouthpieces and does not like to much gag on it. Need something that might go sit above the injury. Thanks. Edited by giddyuplpn 2017-09-10 4:30 PM
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Junebug1 Reg. May 2016	Posted 2017-09-10 7:30 PM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Veteran Posts: 155	I have used the Sharon camarillo polo bit in the past.
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Chandler's Mom Reg. Jan 2015	Posted 2017-09-10 10:25 PM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
My Heart Be Happy Posts: 9159 Location: Arkansas	Bump
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cutnrunqhmt Reg. Oct 2010	Posted 2017-09-10 11:15 PM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Expert Posts: 2258	I have had good luck with a myler hinge port small gag on it. I have a mare who hate tongue pressure but loves this bit. I think they have them in different shank lengths.
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rodeoveteran Reg. Jan 2009	Posted 2017-09-11 7:00 PM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
I Don't Brag Posts: 6960	We have found ourselves with several horses purchased that had OLD tongue injuries. Since your horse does not like a chain, and the hack you tried ( perhaps a different hack might work?), how about a Rutledge Roper? The wide bar and little bit of port give the tongue a little room and comfort. The swivel also can take a little speed off of the hands.
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wyoming barrel racer Reg. Apr 2006	Posted 2017-09-11 7:25 PM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Neat Freak Posts: 11216 Location: Wonderful Wyoming	I kind of think time off? I just can't think of any bit that wouldn't touch that tongue if she moved it back and forth. I had a young mare step on her reins and cut her tongue really bad. I didn't ride her for a week or 2. Can't remember how long but they heal really fast.
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cutnrunqhmt Reg. Oct 2010	Posted 2017-09-11 10:12 PM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Expert Posts: 2258	wyoming barrel racer - 2017-09-11 7:25 PM I kind of think time off? I just can't think of any bit that wouldn't touch that tongue if she moved it back and forth. I had a young mare step on her reins and cut her tongue really bad. I didn't ride her for a week or 2. Can't remember how long but they heal really fast. I just got one in to work on who has had his mouth really tore up lately he won't be in a bit for a long time if ever again. I ride him in a bosal or other hack right now, feel pretty bad for him he was even having trouble eating.
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giddyuplpn Reg. Mar 2004	Posted 2017-09-11 11:00 PM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Elite Veteran Posts: 897 Location: Glendive Mt.	Can you show me a picture please ?
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giddyuplpn Reg. Mar 2004	Posted 2017-09-11 11:02 PM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Elite Veteran Posts: 897 Location: Glendive Mt.	Irreverent, I might go with that and give it a try. Thanks.
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giddyuplpn Reg. Mar 2004	Posted 2017-09-11 11:04 PM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Elite Veteran Posts: 897 Location: Glendive Mt.	I might go with the Rutledge roper and give it a try. Thanks.
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giddyuplpn Reg. Mar 2004	Posted 2017-09-11 11:05 PM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Elite Veteran Posts: 897 Location: Glendive Mt.	I did give her three weeks off of no riding.
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giddyuplpn Reg. Mar 2004	Posted 2017-09-11 11:07 PM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Elite Veteran Posts: 897 Location: Glendive Mt.	I did give her three weeks off of no riding.
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FlyingJT Reg. Jan 2014	Posted 2017-09-12 11:15 AM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Expert Posts: 1857	I'd try a correctional bit. It'll provide tongue relief while also giving you enough control. It'll help with her leaning too. Jim Edwards has the largest variety and best made. There was actually a racers edge episode on his bits, very helpful information.
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RidinOnFaith35 Reg. Feb 2010	Posted 2017-09-13 6:43 PM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Elite Veteran Posts: 713 Location: ND	My mare fell at a barrel race and almost cut her tongue off. I can't use any bit in her. I use a Stiver hack. It has lift and it enough to keep her in check when she gets on the muscle.
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clampitt Reg. Feb 2006	Posted 2017-09-14 9:17 AM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Elite Veteran Posts: 966 Location: Loco,Ok	I had several over the years come here with a cut tongue. I make my own equipment. Have worked well. Clampitt Hackamore. TMJ,Broken jaw
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cow pie Reg. Nov 2009	Posted 2017-09-17 6:53 AM Subject: RE: Bit for a horse with recent tongue injury
Sock eating dog owner Posts: 4557 Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah	perhaps you can have a high port mullen made for your horse with a large curve. it will still give you the whoa you need.
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