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what can i do to stop my horse from 'tounging' his bit?
he chomps on it , bites it and trys to push it into the back of his mouth
he also pokes his tounge out ...it looks like he is having trougble with the bit
its NOT a new one
its the same one hes always has ... nothing has changed
what do you think is his issue?
any suggestions on how to make it stop , he looks so silly!! lol
He uses a standard Snaffle bit , always has
this seems to be something new
teeth were done a week ago ....
mmmm copper rollers , sounds like something to try
hes a TB Gelding 4 yrs OTT :)
5 Answers
- ?Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
What type of bit is it?
If he likes to play with the bit, you might want to try a bit with copper rollers in it, a lot of horses enjoy those bits.
- *****Lv 71 decade ago
Is this a new habit, or has he always done it? If it's just started, perhaps the bit is worn in such a way as it has become uncomfortable- the metal does wear down over time. If that's the case, get a new bit. You should also have the vet check his teeth- if they are in need of floating, that could cause the bit to be uncomfortable when it wasn't before. If he's always done this and the vet has checked his teeth, it isn't going to stop. You can get a bitless bridle or hackamore, or work with it and get him a bit with a roller that he can play with.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
My gelding loves his roller bit it is just a simple roller curb bit. It really keeps him busy. Also if he puts his toungenover the bit you can get what is called a cavason And it just goes on under the headstall and prevents him from his tounge going over the bit.
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he probably likes the bit and if he does this while he is riding, tap the reigns and tell him no. if he is doing this while he is standing there he is bored and gives him something to do. or........ check his teeth. they may need to be floated and they are rubbing his gum and causing him pain.
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