Which bit would be better for my Qh?

Question

I have a 15 year old Qh gelding. I'm not the best with bits, but my horse pulls against the curb bit im using. I bought him about 3 years ago, i tried him out before i bought him at the previous owners house, he would turn very easily, and stop. But now, he often fights his bit in certain places in our pasture. I don't do anything but western pleasure, usually just riding in our pasture or the neighbors arena. I decided to try out another bit on him, which is a Tom Thumb. Is this the right choice or should i go and buy a different type of bit?

Answer 1

since you horse is getting older his teeth may be sensitive and since he is a gelding his k9s may be bothering when was the last time he had his teeth floated? You may need to call the vet and have it done if it has been more than a year. if that is not the problem I like to use a pelham bit its nice and soft. heres a link to one.http://www.horsetackinternational.com/fl...

Answer 2

If i were you since you just do pleasure i would go back and try the bit you tried him out in. He might improve he might not. I would not use the Tom Thumb becausue it pinches the horses mouth and it feels have uncomfortable. Good Luck!

Answer 3

i would try one that is more uncomfortable for the horse's lips if he pulls... like a corkscrew or a double twisted wire... it's not as bad as it looks seriously... it just keeps them from leaning on the bit cuz it's uncomfortable...

i just bought a 7yo ottb to do hunters with and he pulls on everything... so im using a double twisted wire with full cheeks and he respects more with that one...

just be careful not to jerk his mouth when u want him to stop... keep an even pressure and then just pull backward... dont jerk at all or u could hurt his mouth... also try bending him and doing a lot of spiraling circles where he gets 'pully' that helps with my horse...

good luck!

Answer 4

A Tom Thumb bit usually pinches a horse in the mouth.  I would try another bit.  Go back to a dee-ring snaffle or an o-ring to see if your horse reacts the same way.

Answer 5

I use a broken bit for my QH

Answer 6

The Tom Thumb bit is the most confusing bit for the horse

See this article

http://www.todayshorse.com/Articles/Trou...

Answer 7

I would try a copper coated bit. It makes the horse salavate more, therefore making them more sensitive in the mouth. Also, if your horse is pulling against you, get oe of those chains that goes under thier chin. It makes them feel you.