Porsche has always been a bit of a bit chomper. I've tried her in single jointed bits, copper roller D-rings, a boucher, and what she went best in was the KK french link she is in now...but even then there is some chomping.
super offensive 18mm KK ultra |
Her teeth are good, she is happy to come out and work (so I don't suspect ulcers) but I did have one of the potential leasers mention if I tried a non-metal bit in passing....so I did a bit of research ;)
Right off the bat, most of the rubber ones are super thick (like 20mm!) and I know that won't work cause I had an 18in. KK ultra and she HATED it with a passion.
I've seen a few happy mouth bits at the barn, and am not crazy about how sharp they get - my only other option was to try a Sprenger Duo (but dropping $80 on something she might hate did not feel like a win...)
So I dug around more, and stumbled across this video from Eliza Wallace:
and she mentioned wrapping the bit in a rubber bandage - which I didn't even know was a thing!
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So, for $8.95 - I'm trying an experiment to see if Porsche will like the stability and softness of her rubber wrapped KK better....and if that fixes the problem, great - but if not, I'll have a better idea of what might ;)
I've seen wrapped bits before, but never tried one. I have been thinking of getting a leather bit to try.
ReplyDeleteThe leather bits are interesting!! Love to hear how it goes :D
DeleteThis is perfect for me! I just got a rubber mullen and Murray basically wants to gag it out of his mouth. I want something rubber but not super thick also -- so time to DIY I guess! I wonder how legal this will be for showing, though...
ReplyDeleteI think it is legal!
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