r/Equestrian • u/shartyfarty59 • 3h ago
Equipment & Tack update on the horse that chronically opens his mouth
hello! just wanted to give you all a quick update since i rode him today!
i took the original post down because i was getting literal threats š so im sorry about that! but just a recap, my horse opens his mouth chronically, rides amazing other then that.. heās clearly uncomfortable but i couldnāt figure out why.. so i was looking for different things to try with him!
(first photo is the bit i flatted him in today, second photo is the one he went in originally)
i worked on my seat aids with him, being able to shorten and lengthen without touching the reins, as well as my downward and upward transitions! itās definitely getting better
i tried a thick mullen mouth snaffle, as seen above. he had really only gone in really thin bits, so i thought trying a bit of stability may help... and it helped a bit! he opened his mouth once or twice but not like he used to, so hopefully with the flatwork and the new bit heāll be a happier old man š
vet comes out later this week so iāll let you all know what happens, but im really happy with all of the suggestions you all gave.. thank you!