TL;DR: I am looking for a D ring with a fat mouthpiece, a 3 piece. 18-20mm preferred. Any leads?
Currently, my horse is going in a Trust D ring mullen mouth (fully flexible rubber) with a 20mm mouthpiece.
She’s not bad in it. She started out heavier than sin, which is why she got put in the rubber bit to start with - I wanted her to learn to be soft and be able to make mistakes without being punished. She gets her “feelings” hurt easily.
I’d like to transition her to a more traditional bit, as this bit lacks some finesse I think she’s starting to be ready for - plus, the adjustment to metal and joints will take some time. I have no intention of riding forever in a rubber mullen mouth - it was intended as a baby starter bit and it has served its purpose. I still want the D ring though, as she can sometimes blow through a turn ignoring the outside rein, and having that pressure on the side of her face helps guide her back on track.
So, in short: I am looking for a D ring with a fat mouthpiece, a 3 piece. 18-20mm preferred.
I have this bit in a loose ring, which she will probably transition to eventually. I just want a D-ring for now while she’s still working out the whole “yes you have to turn every time even when it’s away from your pasture friends” portion of her life.
Any leads?
