bit question

jazzyjumper · 12-17-2007, 12:57 PM

ok well, lately ive had jazz on with a full cheek with the copper joints. he seems to like it but kind of chews on it and moves his tounge around on it. my trainer said hes playing with it which is good right?

i was also wondering how a french link works. whether its gentle and if it might be a good bit for jazz. i have heard that the double jointed bits are more comfortable than just the single jointed ones.

so anyone wanna explain?
thanks.

Shotgun93 · 12-17-2007, 01:45 PM

Here is a link to an excellent site explaining bits and how they work:

http://www.sustainabledressage.net/tack/bridle.php

What kind of mouthpiece is the full cheek?

jazzyjumper · 12-17-2007, 01:46 PM

its a single jointed one.

DiamondRio · 12-17-2007, 05:57 PM

It is good that a horse plays with the bit but a single joint can often produce a nutcracker effect and the joint can also push into palate. I believe that double jointed bits are gentler than a single joint especially if they are curved like a stubben bit or a JP korsteel bit.
I have my horse in a JP bit and he loves it, i once tried to change him to a dee ring for a hunter show that was straight mouthed and he freaked out.
So anyway, i would recommend french linked as well as curved mouthpieces.

12-17-2007, 12:57 PM	#1
jazzyjumper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,486 Images: 5	bit question ok well, lately ive had jazz on with a full cheek with the copper joints. he seems to like it but kind of chews on it and moves his tounge around on it. my trainer said hes playing with it which is good right? i was also wondering how a french link works. whether its gentle and if it might be a good bit for jazz. i have heard that the double jointed bits are more comfortable than just the single jointed ones. so anyone wanna explain? thanks. __________________ J'mazing <3 14.3 Appaloosa gelding; est. 1993 [trail blazer, hunter/jumper, teacher, student, and my best friend]

12-17-2007, 01:45 PM	#2
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 14,950 Images: 133	Here is a link to an excellent site explaining bits and how they work: http://www.sustainabledressage.net/tack/bridle.php What kind of mouthpiece is the full cheek? __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

12-17-2007, 01:46 PM	#3
jazzyjumper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,486 Images: 5	its a single jointed one. __________________ J'mazing <3 14.3 Appaloosa gelding; est. 1993 [trail blazer, hunter/jumper, teacher, student, and my best friend]

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12-17-2007, 05:57 PM	#4
DiamondRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cresson, PA Posts: 3,056 Images: 246 Blog Entries: 2	It is good that a horse plays with the bit but a single joint can often produce a nutcracker effect and the joint can also push into palate. I believe that double jointed bits are gentler than a single joint especially if they are curved like a stubben bit or a JP korsteel bit. I have my horse in a JP bit and he loves it, i once tried to change him to a dee ring for a hunter show that was straight mouthed and he freaked out. So anyway, i would recommend french linked as well as curved mouthpieces.