Link Bit
What kind of bit should i get?
I dont know the size but i use a french link bit but do they come in sizes or something.
Please dont call me dumb.
How do i find out what size he is?
he is a pony but i will post a picture. And im not sure i do hunter jumper im only 12 and my trainer doesnt tell me these things. i know he rides in a cob size bridle, If that helps?
You need to measure from the outside corner on one side of his mouth to the outside corner on the other side, measuring through the mouth. You can use a vinyl tape measure, or just use anything like a piece of rope, and mark the corners of the lips, then compare against a ruler for the measurement.
Then, for a french link snaffle bit, you want the mouthpiece of the bit to be 1/4 inch wider than the mouth measurement. You get this measurement by measuring inside of the bit Dees or rings, across the full width of the mouthpiece.
So, if your horse's mouth is 4 3/4 inches wide, your bit mouthpiece should measure 5 inches. If you can't get a standard bit to fit at 1/4 inch wider, then go the next size wider. So if the mouth measurement is 4 1/2 inches, buy a 5 inch bit if you can't find a 4 3/4 You can add bit guards to fill in the extra 1/4 inch if needed.
ADD...........................here are two links to sites that sell pony bits, which are sized smaller. If your pony's mouth measures 3 3/4 inches, you would need the 4 inch size. If the pony's mouth measures 4 1/4 inches, you would need the 4 1/2 inch size.
http://www.doversaddlery.com/pony-bits/c/1472/l/3/c2c/ln/
http://www.justforponies.com/frenchmouthponydee445.aspx
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