Question # 200: Is a Nathe bit legal for dressage in eventing? Also, would a plain mullen mouth eggbutt by the most similar to the nathe for the horse? Thinking I might want something a bit more … sturdy for show jumping and cross country...
I'm using the Nathe to encourage Toby to take real contact and it's working…. but it's also lacking in some ways - he either doesn't feel or ignores smaller signals with it. (Vita)
Hi Vita!
I am so glad to hear that the Nathe bit is working so well for you! It can be such a fabulous bit choice for horses that have have sensitive mouths, or are overly defensive about contact. And yes, it is 100% legal for your Dressage test in Eventing. But since it is probably the most mild bit out there, I totally understand you feeling like you need a little more bit than that for jumping! I don't think I would go to a mullen mouth as a step up from this bit. I think I would instead try a... (Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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