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What is the best bit to use for jumping2007-11-24 21:19:09

my horse is 16hh she gets really exited when i am jumping her, she gets really stong and i think one of these days she will just jump out of the arena with me if i lose control, she is a real hand full

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you could use a corkskrew or a pellam

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She is still quite green from the sounds so a good snaffle should do the trick. She sounds like she needs work between jumps to remind her that getting too fresh is not okay.

I would try jumping her and bringing her back to flatwork, jump and then flatwork. Change directions, do dressage patterns, leg yields and change tempos and gaits to remind her constantly that she can't get too excited, she still has to listen. And half halt.

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I had the same problem and it really depends on the horse and what she responds to best but i found that a three piece kimberwicke or a regular one worked really well. Tom thumbs may do the trick but you have to be really careful and make sure you release with those and dont yank on the mouth too much or it can be very hurtful. Classic snaffles are pretty good too, but they can be a bit mild-- however i used one on my frisky TB and it worked-- posture, confidence, leg and hands are the key...it's all about the riders aids. You should get to know half halts really well, as they will become your best friends in this case haha.

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Hi, whatever you do, do NOT revert to using more and more severe bits. This will ruin her. You need to go back a couple of steps, and get more control when you are riding on the flat. You may be pushing her too fast. If you have correct control on the flat, then she should respond to you over fences. If she is pushy and rushing the fences, start back with ground poles, at a walk and slow trot. Praise her greatly when she stays slow, and if she rushes, ask her to stop and back, not too close to the poles though. Go back to the walk over the poles if she continues to rush them. You should be able to do all of this in a smooth snaffle. If a previous owner or rider ruined her mouth with severe bits, you can soften it with a smooth snaffle and light hands. A copper mouthpiece helps the horse salivate more and accept the bit better. Yes, many Olympic and Grand Prix champions are shown in short shanked curb bits, double bridles, or mechanical hackamores, but these are professional riders who know how to use these bits without harming their mounts. Be patient, consistant, and praising, and take it slow. Good luck!