Su
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Post by Su on Jul 13, 2006 9:40:58 GMT 1
I am looking for a new bit for my orange blob. We compete in dressage so are bound to their rules - but I want one that offers generous tongue relief....any clues??
When showing I use a low ported pelham which he really likes and goes very nicely in, but obviously we can't use it in dressage (will applaud the day that BD catch up with the rest of the world and stop thinking snaffles are the only way!!)
Any suggestions???
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Post by Cathy248 on Jul 13, 2006 9:53:01 GMT 1
What mouthpieces have you tried? Is he keener on a particular type of metal? All you can really do is trial and error to find one that is legal and that suits him. There are bits made that a quite like french links, with a thin mouthpiece, but instead of a plate in the centre they have a slightly ported link. I've only seen them in one catalogue... will go hunt it out and see. I know someone who uses them for dressage but i'm not 100% sure they are legal You'd probably have to call and check. That's the nearest thing to a ported mouthpiece I can thing of. Will go look for the catalogue now for you.
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Post by Su on Jul 13, 2006 9:56:10 GMT 1
Thanks mate! I have tried french link and single jointed bits, normal stainless steel and the one he currently has is a bit more yellowy - can't think what type of metal it is...
Perhaps I should try a rubber one??? Or happy mouth??
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Post by Cathy248 on Jul 13, 2006 10:08:59 GMT 1
Right... It's called a 'moon link'. There's an egbut versious in stainless steel in the Old Dairy Saddlery (used to be JHL) catalogue for £17.99 but it only comes in a 5". I'm sure I've seen them elsewhere as a loose ring version in sweet iron.
Is the yellowy metal cyrpium? Sweet iron is similar in its affects (salivation and being warmer). it could also be German silver, which is more goldish-yellow.
I think there might be a version in the Derby House catalogue but I can't find that...
I've got far too many catalogues!
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Su
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Post by Su on Jul 13, 2006 10:18:36 GMT 1
Thanks Cathy - I am sure I have that catalogue at home (like you, I have far too many!) will hunt it out and have a look!!
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Post by Cathy248 on Jul 13, 2006 10:24:41 GMT 1
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Post by Cathy248 on Jul 13, 2006 10:26:48 GMT 1
It is but there are only a couple of bits on it!
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Post by miller on Jul 13, 2006 11:03:54 GMT 1
JP or a KK Ultra all the way - my lad has a low palate and thick tongue and loves these - or if you dont mind jointless the KK forward port training snaffle - I use the weymouth version of this with my KK Ultra and he is fine in that combi too
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Post by anon on Jul 13, 2006 11:22:18 GMT 1
Mixed metals have been allowed by the FEI for dressage and for British Dressage for some years now!
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Post by jennyb on Jul 13, 2006 12:37:08 GMT 1
I ride in my comfort snaffle with the loose ring, it's great and my horse much prefers it to the loose ring KK I had him in. Mylers give good tongue relief.
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Post by Cathy248 on Jul 13, 2006 12:50:28 GMT 1
Don't think many (if any?) of the mylers are dressage legal. I'm not sure though. It would be worth checking before buying that whatever you decide to go for is allowed
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Post by Mariaana on Jul 13, 2006 13:14:25 GMT 1
Only the Myler comfort snaffle (MB02) is dressage legal, and the rings must not have hooks.
KK training snaffle is not dressage legal.
I too hope that the BD will wake up soon and allow horses to be comfortable!
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Post by jennyb on Jul 13, 2006 13:23:46 GMT 1
There are 2 or 3 of the Mylers which are dressage legal, but as Mariaana says, they must not have hooks. Mine definitely is Cathy, I checked before I bought it and have competed affiliated in it
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Post by Su on Jul 13, 2006 13:31:12 GMT 1
I have looked at Mylers previously. The level 1 bits that are dressage legal specifically state they employ mostly tongue pressure which is what I don't want....the ones that offer tongue relief aren't dressage legal...so unfair!
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Post by Mariaana on Jul 13, 2006 13:40:16 GMT 1
Yes it is unfair - I have a ported Myler bit with hooks and all (chosen for my mare by Hilary Vernon) and it is perfect for her - but I cannot compete in it! I have decided that if I enter dressage competitions this year, I will go hors concours using the Myler or in my bitless as I'm not bothered about rosettes or points etc.
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