Sensitive Horses

What is the most gentle and kind bit?

What is a kind and gentle bit? This is a question we get a lot. The answer will be different depending on what type of bit your horse prefers.

This is what you need to consider when you choose a bit for your sensitive horse:
  • Which pressure is my horse the most sensitive to?
  • Is my horse more comfortable with flexible or stable bits?
  • Which material will my horse prefer?

Which pressure is my horse the most sensitive to?

When choosing a bit, it's important to know what part of the mouth your horse is the most sensitive to. You can also get help from your horse's dentist to see how your horse looks in the mouth. Does your horse, for example, have sharp bars, a low palate, or a big tongue? These factors can be important when choosing a bit. Most horses are more sensitive to tongue pressure, but it's still essential to have a bit with bar relief to vary between.
How do I know if my horse wants tongue relief or bar relief?