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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2012 20:09:54 GMT
My sister has a connie who tends to lean a lot on the bit and can get quite forward going in a class.
He is in a straightbar rugby pelham at the minute. Just wondering if a port mouth pelham would be better?
(he hates double bridle)
Any suggestions?
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Post by showingfanatic on Jul 29, 2012 20:21:45 GMT
You might want to try something jointed to help prevent the leaning, maybe a french link?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2012 20:30:36 GMT
Ok, thankyou- will have a try
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Post by Kaseyleigh on Jul 31, 2012 8:49:55 GMT
I would use the port mouth our traditional leans on everything but you put him in a port mouth in the show ring and he is as light as a feather because they carnt lean on it.
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Post by Tralala on Jul 31, 2012 9:20:27 GMT
Are you sure he is not leaning because he is unbalanced and on the forehand, finds the bit uncomfortable, or needs his teeth checking? A lot of horses and ponies appear strong because of this and people often make the mistake of putting stronger bits in their mouths which can create more problems in the long run. A ponies mouth conformation and size can influence what bit you use. If he does not like a double then he may just have a small or shallow mouth which physically cannot accomodate 2 bits. He may not like tongue pressure, or poll pressure and every bit has a different action. I would contact a bit specialist (like the bit bank) and ask advice especially before you use a ported bit. You can also try before you buy and find a bit your pony is comfortable in.
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Post by Kaseyleigh on Aug 1, 2012 9:03:09 GMT
Are traditional has has teeth done,back done, new fitted saddle and he leans on anything with a knutcracker but he loves the port mouth pieces and a magenis
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Post by sarahp on Aug 1, 2012 9:42:39 GMT
I hate single jointed bits with nutcracker action as well as your trad! A french link mouthpiece with effectively two joints is a different matter though, I've always found they go sweetly in those.
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Post by lulah on Aug 1, 2012 12:05:55 GMT
in my experience ive found that ponys do tend to lean on straight bar bits,yes. A ported or french link will be better, although if leaning has become a habit then he will need some re-schooling.
like tralala said - assess the horses mouth conformation first , if he has a low palate then a ported mouthpiece will be disastrous.
the bit bank are really helpful to talk to.
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Post by parsnip on Aug 7, 2012 22:46:47 GMT
I've been told a lot of Connies have low palates - our dentist recommended a French link for ours X
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