Today while i was riding the left side of the bit kept going right into my ponies mouth he has a straight bar 3 ring gag on snaffle ring and he kept getting the spare rings in his mouth aswell as the part of the big snaffle ring
Hes never done this before but he kept doing it all the time today.
I dont think his bit is too small so does he need some of those rubber bit guards?
Can anyone help me sort this out please?
Is your bit fitted too low? This would make it loose enough to be pulled through his mouth. Also you could try loosely fitting a flash or drop noseband so that he can't open his mouth wide enough to let the sides of the bit in.
Are you sure you weren't pulling the bit through? This problem is often caused by the rider (sorry ). If you're sure it isn't you then it may be worth getting his teeth checked as sometimes they'll manouevre the bit to avoid a sore area.
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I ride him with reins quite loosely as thats how he likes it i don't hang on to the reins.
Well i've now bought him a bigger bit as i think the other one may have been to small i've also bought one with a lozenge so its not a straight bar (as straight bar may have been ok for first few months but will try see if he likes a continental) I've also bought some bit guards too.
So tomorrow when i ride him i will see if this does the trick BUT i will be definatly getting a dentist out for him as hes nearly 4 and i dont think they were done by previous owners!
Thank you for advice i will keep you updated!!
Is your bit fitted too low? This would make it loose enough to be pulled through his mouth. Also you could try loosely fitting a flash or drop noseband so that he can't open his mouth wide enough to let the sides of the bit in.
Are you sure you weren't pulling the bit through? This problem is often caused by the rider (sorry ). If you're sure it isn't you then it may be worth getting his teeth checked as sometimes they'll manouevre the bit to avoid a sore area.
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I tried the bigger bit on and it was too big, i think its my bridle so am going to try my old one (which i had no problem with at all) So i will let you know tomorrow!!
Is there a reason your 4 year old needs a gag, if your riding with loose reins why not try a different bit i.e drop snaffle, pelham, or somethinglike that ?? Or can he become quite strong also if hes strong take a look at the bit called a wonder gag /butterfly gag i think they are easier to keep out of the horses mouth but a tuny bit stronger
I rode him today in his old bridle and orignal bit with some rubber bit guards and he was a complete angel so my first idea of just getting the bit guards would have been the inexpensive and the right option!!
I use a straight bar gag with him on the snaffle ring, i did try a straight bar loose ring snaffle and he was way to strong. I think he works well with the poll pressure that works with hanging snaffle and the gag i use, i use the hanging snaffle when showing him.
). If you're sure it isn't you then it may be worth getting his teeth checked as sometimes they'll manouevre the bit to avoid a sore area.
I ride him with reins quite loosely as thats how he likes it i don't hang on to the reins.
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