What does the Wilkie bit do?

A Wilkie bits design allows a more straight line from rider hand to horses mouth, preserving directional control when compared to more aggressive leverage bits. These bits are built out of two pieces – the cheek pieces and the mouthpiece. The cheek pieces are where the magic happens.

Is a Wilkie bit strong?

Now though, the go-to bit for strong ponies is the Wilkie bit. It is one of the mildest curb bits as the shanks are short and there is minimal leverage. When the rein is applied and the D-rings rotate, the curb chain comes into contact with the horse’s chin.

Is a Wilkie classed as a snaffle?

A wilkie is not a snaffle, it has two fixed points, the cheek piece and the rein and therefore the cheeks pivot around the mouthpiece creating poll pressure.

Can you use a Wilkie bit for dressage?

What dressage legal bits give poll pressure like my wilkie/gag/pelham?” Bits that use forms of leverage are not dressage legal, only ‘direct action’ snaffles. In a nutshell, your horse isn’t accepting the bit or working over his back and through correctly.

Does a Wilkie give poll pressure?

The wilkie snaffle has an action similar to a continental, utilising pressure on the poll and raising the bit in the horses mouth to achieve additional control with resorting to a stronger mouthpiece. Very popular bit for ponies that need some extra brakes.

What is a Wilkie?

Loop ring or Wilkie snaffles have an action similar to a continental bit, raising the bit in the horse’s mouth to achieve additional control without resorting to a stronger mouthpiece.

Which bit should I use for my horse?

A soft bit refers to a bit that is more gentle on the horse’s mouth while a hard bit would apply more pressure. Ideally, you use the softest bit you can to communicate with your horse.

Can you show in a Kimberwick bit?

These include hunter gags and kimberwicks. Judges must eliminate horses or ponies that compete in illegal bits or nosebands. They may not be used if they have wire, metal, rawhide, metal “keepers,” or any other substance except for an attachment for the curb chain to the bit.