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Exactly, ditto what Jonni said.

 

I have 4 Arabian riding horses. I use 5" bits on three of them, a 4 3/4 on one. I use a different style of bit for each horse depending on the horse's mouth shape, the depth of the palate and the horse's comfort level with bits.

 

chris

Jonni <jonnij@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> >>>i am a newbie to everything horsie. for all you arab owners out there
> using a snaffle bit, what size do you use? the 5" one i have seems not
> good<<<
>
> Each horse is an individual. There is no "size per breed" for bits. Some
> take smaller bits, some larger. First, maybe you can explain more on what is
> happening to make you feel this particular bit seems "not good". What is the
> problem? Are you sure it is adjusted correctly in the horses mouth? Is the
> horse not working well with the bit, or is it causing sores on the horse. If
> you do have sores, where are they? If the horse is not working well, have
> you considered other possible problems such as teeth / dental issues? Give
> us a little more information, and maybe we can help you, but again, just
> because my Arab might take a certain size, does not mean it will fit your
> Arab. (BTW,
>  most of mine use a 5")
>
> Jonni
>
>
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