Bulky Single Broken
By ÁSTUND
Why we love it…
This bulky single broken bit was in fashion about 10 years ago. Here at Taktur it is currently making a come back. We have begun to notice that the simplicity of this bit is important to its function. It is thicker than many of the bits we use. This means that any pressure is distributed over a larger area. It is light weight. This means that although it is thick and bulky it is not heavy for the horse to carry on the tongue. Finally some horses seem to really prefer the single broken bit. We believe this might be due to the fact that single broken bits put less pressure on the tongue than double broken bits. Over the past two years we have successfully included single broken bits in our bit rotation. We have discovered some horses seem particularly satisfied with this bit option.
Sizes: 10cm, 10.5cm, 11cm and 11.5cm
Consider this…
We cannot stress enough that you need to be familiar with the inside of your horse’s mouth and develop a long term relationship with an equine veterinary dentist. Check your horse´s mouth daily after riding to insure that sores are not developing. Although sores are generally caused by rough riding, that is not always the case. Some horses may have extremely sensitive mouths or a tendency to bite their checks. These horses might even need to be ridden in alternative equipment (this is especially true if they have a history of sores and have developed scar tissue). Some horses need to be ridden only in certain types or sizes of bits. Very often here in the states we see people place bits that are way too long in their horses mouths. Some horses need their bit changed daily. We like to keep a variety of bits in rotation and monitor our horses closely. Your horse’s welfare should always be top priority. It is important to be aware of your individual horse’s needs when selecting bits.
By ÁSTUND
Why we love it…
This bulky single broken bit was in fashion about 10 years ago. Here at Taktur it is currently making a come back. We have begun to notice that the simplicity of this bit is important to its function. It is thicker than many of the bits we use. This means that any pressure is distributed over a larger area. It is light weight. This means that although it is thick and bulky it is not heavy for the horse to carry on the tongue. Finally some horses seem to really prefer the single broken bit. We believe this might be due to the fact that single broken bits put less pressure on the tongue than double broken bits. Over the past two years we have successfully included single broken bits in our bit rotation. We have discovered some horses seem particularly satisfied with this bit option.
Sizes: 10cm, 10.5cm, 11cm and 11.5cm
Consider this…
We cannot stress enough that you need to be familiar with the inside of your horse’s mouth and develop a long term relationship with an equine veterinary dentist. Check your horse´s mouth daily after riding to insure that sores are not developing. Although sores are generally caused by rough riding, that is not always the case. Some horses may have extremely sensitive mouths or a tendency to bite their checks. These horses might even need to be ridden in alternative equipment (this is especially true if they have a history of sores and have developed scar tissue). Some horses need to be ridden only in certain types or sizes of bits. Very often here in the states we see people place bits that are way too long in their horses mouths. Some horses need their bit changed daily. We like to keep a variety of bits in rotation and monitor our horses closely. Your horse’s welfare should always be top priority. It is important to be aware of your individual horse’s needs when selecting bits.
By ÁSTUND
Why we love it…
This bulky single broken bit was in fashion about 10 years ago. Here at Taktur it is currently making a come back. We have begun to notice that the simplicity of this bit is important to its function. It is thicker than many of the bits we use. This means that any pressure is distributed over a larger area. It is light weight. This means that although it is thick and bulky it is not heavy for the horse to carry on the tongue. Finally some horses seem to really prefer the single broken bit. We believe this might be due to the fact that single broken bits put less pressure on the tongue than double broken bits. Over the past two years we have successfully included single broken bits in our bit rotation. We have discovered some horses seem particularly satisfied with this bit option.
Sizes: 10cm, 10.5cm, 11cm and 11.5cm
Consider this…
We cannot stress enough that you need to be familiar with the inside of your horse’s mouth and develop a long term relationship with an equine veterinary dentist. Check your horse´s mouth daily after riding to insure that sores are not developing. Although sores are generally caused by rough riding, that is not always the case. Some horses may have extremely sensitive mouths or a tendency to bite their checks. These horses might even need to be ridden in alternative equipment (this is especially true if they have a history of sores and have developed scar tissue). Some horses need to be ridden only in certain types or sizes of bits. Very often here in the states we see people place bits that are way too long in their horses mouths. Some horses need their bit changed daily. We like to keep a variety of bits in rotation and monitor our horses closely. Your horse’s welfare should always be top priority. It is important to be aware of your individual horse’s needs when selecting bits.