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Post by misssbird on Jan 13, 2007 8:21:05 GMT -12
My instructer feels I can now start Annie working in a double bridle. I'll be having a lesson with him on its use and taking my time. The double bridle is going to eb made to measure for Annie, my xmas present from my parents  But what I don't know is how to select the first of the many variations on double bridle bits out there. Annie is quite small mouthed so this could be an issue. She's also sensitive about her mouth having been hauled about in her past. So I'm concerned about making the right choice. She's currently riding in a standard eggbut snaffle. What would you do in this situation? |
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Post by daizy on Jan 17, 2007 7:41:57 GMT -12
sorry can't help but it sounds like you are doing the right thing taking it slow and getting advice, good luck!
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Post by dogndobbin on Jan 17, 2007 8:20:51 GMT -12
Sure someone can help you on this. It is all a bit complicated for me. (sorry about the pun)
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Post by Spider on Jan 17, 2007 8:37:58 GMT -12
As you say, she has a small mouth and can be sensitive. Have you thought about a jointed show pelham or jointed Rugby? All mine have been shown in either of the above.
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Post by suew on Jan 19, 2007 23:17:12 GMT -12
As you say, she has a small mouth and can be sensitive. Have you thought about a jointed show pelham or jointed Rugby? All mine have been shown in either of the above. I agree, Tilly has a rather small mouth, she didn't go well at all with two bits. We are showing her in a straight rugby pelham without any problems. |
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Post by fi on Jan 19, 2007 23:21:04 GMT -12
I agree, if she has a small mouth you would better going with a pelham rather than a double - getting smaller/narrower double bridle bits can make them more severe. I had the same problem so I use a ported Rugby pelham.
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Post by cubic on Jan 20, 2007 0:21:47 GMT -12
I've never found it's the size of the mouth that matters, some just don't like a double. Mel has a very small mouth, but goes fantastically in a double, but Percy has a big gob but didn't get on with a double at all.
Emma, if I were you I'd try to either borrow or loan a few bits (from a bit bank). What sort of bit does she go best in normally? If it's a loose ring, in terms of a double I'd go for a loose ring bradoon with a sliding cheek weymouth, hack her out or ride on a looseish rein to start with. It would be a good idea to try a pelham as well, with the same mouthpiece as her current snaffle, and see what she goes best in.
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Post by misssbird on Jan 20, 2007 9:22:57 GMT -12
She currently goes in a plain eggbutt snaffle, but even this can cause panic in awkward situation. Loose rings tend to rub her cheeks.
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Post by cubic on Jan 21, 2007 2:24:10 GMT -12
If an egbutt is causing panic sometimes, then I don't think she's ready for a double  However if you do go for a double, probably fixed cheeks with suit her if she's used to an egbutt. |
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Post by misssbird on Jan 25, 2007 6:47:15 GMT -12
If an egbutt is causing panic sometimes, then I don't think she's ready for a double However if you do go for a double, probably fixed cheeks with suit her if she's used to an egbutt. See this where I'm concerned. Its not the bit its just fear about being yanked in the mouth. She used to belong to a showjumper who just seemed to kick and yank. The panicking only really happens now when jumping, or if shes been spooked by something in the past. I don't want to frighten her more |
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Post by lancslass on Aug 18, 2008 21:40:28 GMT -12
let me get this right she is sensative in the mouth yet your instructor want you to go in a double bit if your horse has a sensative mouth your want to be putting put in something like a french link not a double bit doesnt make sense why a trained instructor would even suggest that
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However if you do go for a double, probably fixed cheeks with suit her if she's used to an egbutt.