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RedTribe
232 posts |
#4499 2007-07-10 05:53 GMT |
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Anyone know of a really, really light bit that I can use for my horse?? Want the mildest one possible!!
Cheers!! x |
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Style
224 posts |
#4500 2007-07-10 06:00 GMT |
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I eat horses =D
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Zoe
221 posts |
#4501 2007-07-10 06:02 GMT |
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.Hi try a rubber happy mouth.They are really good i use them on my pony's they are really gentle on the mouth.
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Rob
206 posts |
#4502 2007-07-10 06:04 GMT |
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A ligtweight rubber snaffle is just about as light as you can get! Or try the happymouth one suggested before!
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Sarah
185 posts |
#4503 2007-07-10 06:07 GMT |
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You can get hollow mouth bits which are chunky but light (eg. a loose ring snaffle) or you can get just a plain snaffle which is narrower but may be heavier. Rubber bits are light but also chunky, and happy mouths are also light, depending on the style. It all depends on how much steering, braking, you need, if the horse leans, how much space is in the horses mouth, etc, etc. For breaking-in i always used a french link snaffle with cheeks as you have a lot of control without the harshness - you can also get these in a happy mouth style!
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Nicki
201 posts |
#4504 2007-07-10 07:09 GMT |
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Why not go the full hog and try a bitless bridle. I ride my excitable thoroughbred in it and she is fab in it. It works on the basis of pushing the head around rather than pulling. Make sure you get the proper bitless bridle, not anything such as a hackamore as they are very severe.
My horse was a confirmed bolter and touch wood, she hasn't done it in the last 3 years since using this bridle. It certainly poses the question as to why we feel the need to have a 'bit' to control the horse. Go to www.bitlessbridle.co.uk for a look |
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MagicStick
223 posts |
#4505 2007-07-10 07:31 GMT |
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Snaffle bit
and keep in mind that the bit is only as harsh as the riders hands! |
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BabyDoll
190 posts |
#4506 2007-07-10 07:31 GMT |
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Why not go for a bitless bridle? Not a hackamore or bosal but a dr cook style, they are THE mildest thing going. I bought mine off of ebay for £30, it was a bit nerve wracking at first but my lad goes like a dream in it. I know I would rather not have a bit in my mouth given the choice!!
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Omnious
202 posts |
#4507 2007-07-10 07:55 GMT |
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loose ring snaffle....der dey weakest ones.....
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StarGirl
201 posts |
#4508 2007-07-10 08:27 GMT |
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Hey, you can use happy mouths there are very mild bits and are apple scented for bit aceptance and they come in cute colors!!!! also you can go to doversaddlery.com and they have tons of bits sorted by mild bits to harsh good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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TochaTocha
202 posts |
#4509 2007-07-10 09:00 GMT |
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Definetly go bitless bridle. I use one on my TB... he even collects and frames up in it. I am not against bits, but even the rider with the lightest and kindest hands in the world still occasionally jabs a horse in the mouth, especially in a crisis like when a horse shies or you come off.
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April
194 posts |
#4510 2007-07-10 09:17 GMT |
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A rubber snaffle is in my opinion one of the least severe bits out there. I will swear by Myler bits, though. I would check out their website. Their bits are made specifically for the purpose of being as mild on a horse's mouth as possible. They are made in an effort to reduce pressure and ease those parts of the bit that can pinch.
You can also try the route of a bitless bridle and eliminate a bit altogether. This worked well for my Arab and I show him in the jumpers. Good luck with everything 
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Someone
212 posts |
#4511 2007-07-10 10:00 GMT |
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Use a snaffle Happy Mouth bit. They are plastic, [but strong] And apple scented.
http://www.animoruitersport.nl/webshop/images/appellbit.jpg |
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Virus
201 posts |
#4512 2007-07-10 11:09 GMT |
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I have a horse with a very sensitive mouth too. I use a ring combo rope nose hackamore twisted wire w/ a dog bone snaffle. It works perfectly on my horse, and I do barrel racing on him.
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Jules
226 posts |
#4513 2007-07-10 11:27 GMT |
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Have you thought of a myler? I love these bits as they are as mild or severe as they need to be and no more, I have one that is on lose ring with notches on and seperate slots for the headpiece and reins, as you apply pressure it initially just "twitches" in the mouth, then as the notch engages it starts to gradually put pressure on, they also have independant side action which no other snaffle truly has. Check out their web site and see what you think, they're not cheap though!
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McFox
201 posts |
#4514 2007-07-10 12:13 GMT |
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How about a snaffle, those are pretty mild...
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Gilbert
225 posts |
#4515 2007-07-10 13:45 GMT |
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The rubber covered bits, teaches the horse to hang on the bit. I don't like my horse to hang on the bit!! I would go bitless!!!! Try it & see how it works for your horse!! If not, then a Tom Thumb is light, a loose lifesaver snaffle bit is light, a 3 piece snaffle is light also. Good luck!!
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NoOne
213 posts |
#4516 2007-07-10 13:51 GMT |
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snaffle bit,
my fave on my QH's!!!! |
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VanGogh
228 posts |
#4517 2007-07-10 14:58 GMT |
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you could try a hollow metal loose ring snaffle, or you could try a happy mouth eggbutt or loose ring snaffle, these have plastic instead of metal to go inside the mouth, and a lot of horses i have tried them on prefer these and mouth on these a lot more than conventional stainless steel or nickel bits
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RainDrop
201 posts |
#4518 2007-07-10 16:10 GMT |
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Hollow mouth snaffle. Try and get a thick one as this is softer on the mouth.
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BabyDoll
190 posts |
#4519 2007-07-10 18:24 GMT |
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a rubber snaffle or a loose ring snaffle is going be the lighter ones
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David
210 posts |
#4520 2007-07-10 19:17 GMT |
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Rubber half moon snaffle. You don't say if you plan to compete, but if you intend to do dressage at some point, keep in mind that bitless and hackamores are not permitted.
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