I am possibly taking my horse on a hunter pace ! MY horse has done one before, but he was very forward, and not listening. What bit would be best to use for the day, so that he will keep his pace slow? thanks 
What bit do you usually use? What group are you going in?
I have him in a slow twist but only because he is fine in a ring, one of the people from barn have taken him on one, and he was taking off, their was a stream the had to go through and he started to run and roll in it. he was ripping her hands apart. Hes normally a very good pony, just don’t want to take the chance as I am going with a big group, and don’t want to jeopardize their pace. She had ridden him western at that pace and I am going english. I don’t know much western but that the bit he had was equivalent to a english snaffle. I want to bring an extra bit just in case, You never know what could go wrong
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a good “just in case” bit is a pelham or bubble snaffle with two reins, one on the snaffle and one on the leverage ring. Ride off the snaffle unless you need more brakes.
Thanks I looke into it !
I second the pelham. You can get one with a jointed mouthpiece (like a snaffle), or a mullen, ported, or rubber pelham.
Or a kimberwick, which is a type of pelham that uses only one rein. Comes with a ported mouthpiece, or as an uxeter that has slots as well as the ring for the reins, and comes in different mouthpieces. Like other pelhams, it has a curb chain, but if your horse isn’t used to a chain you can use the bit without one. But practice with any of these before the hunter pace!
Basic kimberwick:
http://www.doversaddlery.com/kimberwicke/p/X1-01106/
Jointed uxeter kimberwick:
http://www.doversaddlery.com/jointed-uxeter-kimberwicke-bit/p/X1-01223/
But my main advice is, ask your trainer! 
And wear gloves.
