Query Re: Bit

convert

Hi guys,

Was talking to a friend of mine who has a problem with her horse getting its tongue over the bit. Somebody recommended that she use a special bit with an extra addition on it which prevents the horse from doing this. I have seen them before and we have a very very old one at home, but I don't know the proper name for it and I haven't found it in any books I've looked in at home.

I know there are many other methods which can be tried in order to prevent a horse from getting its tounge over the bit, and I've suggested these to my friend, (I'm also not a fan of changing bits, etc. unless all other alternatives fail), but I'm just curious if anybody out there knows the proper name for the bit in question.

fits

I think I know the bit you are talking about but I dont know the name of it I'm afraid.

Its not either of these is it?

http://www.shop4bits.com/cat--Tongue-Bits--Tongue-bits.html

That website is fab btw. I bought a bit from them once and couldnt fault their service/selection.

needadvice

Hi again. Assuming your friend hasn't tried one already usually a well fitted drop noseband is a comfortable appropriate answer to the problem but no doubt thats been suggested. Can't help with the bit.:o:)

miss enzo

have you tried using a french link?? ive heard of people using these in this case before with good results!

Alibear

She could try a "tongue bit" (which Convert posted a link to) or a "tongue layer" ( http://www.shop4bits.com/item--Rubber-Tongue-Layer--Rubber-tongue-layer.html ). She could also try using a drop, grackle or flash noseband.

convert

That's the one I had in mind - thanks! I've suggested the nosebands, etc. We'll see how things go. Thanks for all the links and suggestions.