The bit I use is a shanked snaffle bit and I am wondering if there is a way to oil it mabe? It isn't rusty or anything so I wonder can I put like vasoline on it mabe it won't pinch her or is there something else that can be done? I have to ride her back to where she is boarded after that I am gona buy a new bit for her. PLEASE is there a quick fix for right now? She is sitting in my yard.
2006-08-08 08:06:44 · 8 answers · asked by Sandra 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If you have to use the same bit to ride her back, put a good wrapping of bandage around it, and slacken off the cheek straps a hole or too...If she isn't a puller, and she has a sensitive mouth, invest in a straight rubber bit when you can.
2006-08-08 08:13:04 · answer #1 · answered by murphy51024 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, lovely, a cowboy snaffle. Do you have a rope halter you could use as a hackamore? If you /have/ to use this harsh of a bit, I'd suggest investing in a training method that will help her become more easily controlled with a softer bit or a hackamore. I really hope you consider getting a loose-ring snaffle or a French link.
How far is it back to the barn? As long as her mouth isn't bleeding too badly, you should be able to make it. Just loosen the chin strap and try to avoid pulling on the bit.
2006-08-08 09:16:05 · answer #2 · answered by sweet_lil_cowgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What size is your bit? It may be too small. For example, I leased a large Dutch WB gelding for awhile, and I had a 5" snaffle bit on him. We soon discovered that the 5" was too small, so he started to get rubs on the corners of his mouth. I got a 5 1/2" bit and that solved the problem right away. That may be what you need to do.
Also, it may be that you need to adjust the bridle itself.
Good luck!
2006-08-09 08:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by tackforsale2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are using a Tom Thumb bit. These are known for pintching a horse. Try loosening your headstall so the bit is not so high into the corner of the mouth to get you by. But, I would definatly recommend a different bit.
2006-08-08 08:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by CM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im guessing they snaffle is a lose ring? the best solusoin is to go to any near by tack shop and buy a rubber horse bit guard. there only like 2 bucks. it gots on around the bit and keeps the horses lips away from the edge of the bit to keep it from pinching
heres the dover site just to show you a picture
http://doversaddlery.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_X1-025_A_Rubber+Horse+Bit+Guards_E_
hope this helps
2006-08-08 20:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by :ME: 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't want to put oil or vaseline on it, because that can irritate the wound. Is the boarding stable close enough that you can walk her back? Or, you could risk it and just ride gently. If the tearing is bad, though, you should call the stable. They have trucks that they can use to come pick her up.
2006-08-08 08:13:09 · answer #6 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put some ice on her mouth and... if she will ride this way ride her back to the stable where she is boarded without a bit... then you should consider a different type of bit... try a curb bit... it might be a little less harsh on the mouth... also ease up your hold on the reighn... it could be that you are applying too much tension to the mouth...
2006-08-08 08:13:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy bit gaurds...i did that...here's pic of them....
http://www.weaverleather.com/tack/catalog/images/244195.jpg
they are only a couple of dollars, and you can get them at almost any tack shop, or at statelinetack.com
2006-08-08 09:10:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋