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Post by bubbles1822 on Jul 27, 2014 21:32:44 GMT
I have a mare that plays constantly with her bit in her mouth whether it is a plain snaffle, has rollars have tried single or double to see if it's the distribution of the bit. She will trot happily then stick out her tongue or flip her tongue over the bit, but it's now started to rub her mouth. Just wondering if anyone has come across anything which would help.
Her rider has really light hands. Pony is willing to work so not in pain, she is better if she's been out in the field overnight/ all day.
Had teeth checked etc. any advice would be great.
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Post by robrocks on Jul 27, 2014 22:00:22 GMT
Make sure the cheek piece is high enough, try bit butter and try lunging first. If she's better having been out and worse when schooled from the stable it could be a bit of tension and age needs loosened off on the lunge. My pony used to do it When he was green in new situations. I never used a flash.
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Post by sarahp on Jul 28, 2014 7:24:05 GMT
Years ago I bought a big WB who was very susceptible to anything rubbing - he also had very poor hoof horn. Put him on a balancer and his skin toughened up so no more rubbing, and he started growing strong new hoof horn down from the coronets, as well as looking overall in much healthier condition.
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Post by canbuttry on Jul 28, 2014 9:36:06 GMT
My sec b , has problems with this rubbing !
I have been advised to use haemorrhoid cream ( someone at the bit bank )
It coats the sore and hardens the skin .
It really works !
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Post by canbuttry on Jul 28, 2014 9:37:12 GMT
Ring them up as also great for bit ting advice .
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Post by bubbles1822 on Jul 28, 2014 11:30:57 GMT
Ring them up as also great for bit ting advice . Thanks I'll give them a ring |
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Post by hayleyf on Jul 31, 2014 13:34:35 GMT
had same problem few weeks ago as my pony on one side has very pink skin. I tried all sorts of bits etc. More i rode worse it was. I put vaseline on before and after and changed to a hanging cheek. I put it down to her only just being bitted and the skin was sensitvie. Seems ok now but i still use vaseline all the time. I suppose what works for one may not work for another though.
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Post by lccbf on Jul 31, 2014 15:00:54 GMT
I have used these on several younger horses that have had issues with rubs on the lips and edges of the mouth. They have done a fantastic job as they come slightly into the mouth negating pinching and rubbing. I find once the contact is settled and established I don't need them any more www.horsehealth.co.uk/equipment/gel/gel-accessories/gel-bit-guards |
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Post by bubbles1822 on Aug 2, 2014 5:41:55 GMT
Update- put her into a rubber Pelham and that seems to have stopped it!!! Guessing she just didn't like the metal..
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