JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Bit for a strong Cob. Thread starter Witchy Start date 2 January Witchy Well-Known Member 2 January Joined 4 March Messages Location Cambridgeshire. Hey guys, This is a question really: What bit do you use with your cob? My boy was ridden a couple of days ago by an experience friend of mine as I'm still quite a novice.
Friend said that he was fantastic fun to ride and wants to carry on riding him and do other stuff with him etc lol. Britestar Well-Known Member 2 January Joined 2 March Messages 4, Location upside down. Many cobs go nicely in a Pelham with roundings. Might be worth a try. Use a leather curb chain if you are worried about a chain one. Joined 4 June Messages 10, Hm, it'll depend really whether he's leaning on the bit putting his head down or throwing his head in the air and then trying to run along.
My friend used to use a waterford snaffle on her cob as he'd lean and with the links on the waterford, he couldnt. Joined 14 June Messages 2, Location Kent. The kimblewick seems to suit him. I have brakes,he is more comfortable in his mouth and no longer wears a flash which he did with a snaffle. Also check to make sure the hackamore is correctly adjusted for her, as she might not respond if it is too loose and might act up if it is too tight.
Not Helpful 1 Helpful Start with a snaffle -- beginners may hurt the horse with a stronger bit. Not Helpful 5 Helpful I have a pretty experienced show horse that has been ridden in a non-jointed happy mouth pellham his whole life, but I feel like I should switch to a d-ring. Ariel Griffith. You could try it. If it works better, you could stay with that bit, and if not, switch back.
There's no harm in trying. The same way as you would a younger horse, but sometimes you may be forced to go slower. Always start with groundwork and lunge the horse with a saddle and bridle before thinking about getting on. Not Helpful 3 Helpful All bits can hurt a horse. It seems as though a rubber bit is less likely to inflict pain. WTP bits also seem pretty good, though they're expensive. Not Helpful 4 Helpful Probably the double twisted wire bit.
If you are wanting a good bit, go for the general snaffle. No, not unless you are showing. Even if you are showing, some disciplines allow you to ride in a hackamore. Make sure to check beforehand. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 6. Double bits commonly are used with two reins, and in several English disciplines. I've seen them mostly used in dressage arenas and the occasional jumper.
Not Helpful 5 Helpful 9. What bit would you suggest for my cob? He has an eggbutt snaffle, but when in open field or doing jumping he gets strong and doesn't always listen to me. I was thinking of going for a Dutch gag, or would that be too strong for what I'm looking for? A Dutch gag sounds appropriate for what your cob is like. My mare was really strong, too, when in a snaffle and now she is in a Dutch gag, big improvement. Just remember to start on the weakest setting. Not Helpful 6 Helpful Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
If the horse is refusing the bit or not responding to the bit well, it could have tooth problems. Consult your veterinarian. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. Use bit guards to prevent rubbing, and petroleum jelly to protect the corners of the horse's mouth. The owner can tell you what bit the horse uses, and how it responds. In some countries there are bit banks, which rent out bits for you to try out.
A hunter mount shouldn't need a harsh bit or a curb chain. Stick with a snaffle or D-ring. If you ride Western style, you cannot ride two-handed with a Western curb bit. It is against horse-showing rules. You can ride two-handed with a snaffle, however.
Any bit with shanks should never be used with direct reining or two hands. This includes the so-called "western snaffle" or "tom thumb", which is actually a curb, not a snaffle. Examine your bit to see if there is a more comfortable alternative for his mouth. A bit that works comfortably for one horse might be ineffective and downright painful to another—poking, pinching, or rubbing. The culprit: In a shank bit, this problem arises from the way the chin strap attaches to the bit and causes the mouthpiece and the strap to interact.
Riders often attribute head tossing to bad behavior and exacerbate the problem with harsher rein pressure or using a tie-down. Make an initial pressure test by holding the bit with your hand around the mouthpiece as you apply pressure to the shanks. If the chin strap closes in on the mouthpiece more than what seems right relative to the amount of pressure you applied to the shanks, this bit could be problematic.
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Hinges and joints with too much play are typically found in inexpensive, low-quality bits. High-quality bits tend to be made with smoother and more tightly connected hinges. In an effort to avoid the discomfort caused by this pinching action, head-tossing is again his response.
Can you blame him? Having just a few well-made bits in your tack room is better than a wall covered with cheap, unusable bits. Solutions: Toss the bit. If your horse generally does well in this type of bit, invest in one with a similar design but of better construction. A basic but well-made, loose-ring snaffle, for example, would be a better option, because the rings go through sleeves that attach to the mouthpiece. You could also attach rubber bit guards to the mouthpiece where it connects to the shanks.
If you mostly trail ride or compete in speed events like barrel racing or pole bending, this might be a viable solution. Try rubber bit guards. The culprit: A lot of riders use a broken-mouthpiece shanked bit when transitioning a horse from a basic snaffle to a curb bit. News and Events. The Thinking Rider. The Safe Start. TLC Blog. Horse Training Videos.
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