Horse People- Is it ok to use a copper bit that is sharp from teeth marks in it?

I would like to know if the sharp edges in my copper bit are going to hurt my horse's mouth, and should I buy a new one? Will stainless steel be a better option if my bit is being chewed up?

Horse People- Is it ok to use a copper bit that is sharp from teeth marks in it?
Nothing with "sharp" edges should be put in your horses mouth. Check with someone you trust, your riding instructor, farrier to see if the bit fit properly. I am concerned why theire are teeth marks on it anyway.





We just got a new palomino mare, Daisy. She was playing with her bit in her mouth while we rode her. My "mentor" suggested getting a bit with a roller for her to play with. I found a sweet iron D-ring snaffle with copper inlay (Pat Parrelli's favorite) and a copper roller on ebay. The sweet iron will rust but horses are supposed to like the taste of the rust and copper encourages salivation and the roller gives her something to play with thst is not so irritating to us.





But, my best advice is to find a "mentor" or horse guru to consult when you have a quuestion.





Good luck and happy trails...
Reply:Copper is OK. Some prefer it because it keeps the saliva flowing and that is supposed to signify relaxation. Never use a bit with any sharp places. Stainless is good too. If you can't grind off the sharp places on the old bit.





Is the bit hanging in the mouth correctly? There is a place with no teeth where it should hang. Please get help with fitting the bridle so the bit hangs correctly. Some horses need teeth removed. That takes a veterinary dentist.
Reply:I wouldn't use it, horses mouths are extremely sensitive. Try taking a peice of sandpaper and sanding down the burs copper is a fairly soft metal. Stainless steel is more durable but copper is supposed to taste better so I go with copper myself
Reply:I had the same problem, I filed the sharp edges and later on I was riding a few miles away on a river bottom and the bit snapped in two, then I was stuck miles away on a horse with no bit! You should buy another bit. It can also scratch and cut the inside of your horses mouth and your horse will be very uncomfortable. I prefer the copper, I've had better luck with them, they just have to be replaced after so long! Good Luck!
Reply:if you cant run your hand over it or hold the bit tightly in your hand dont put it in your horses mouth. your horse is far more sensitive than that. you can beuy copper coated bits, it acheives the same goal a the copper ones ,salivation but doesnt wear through so quick just check at the tack shop theres always loads of choice and if you see something you like but it is too expensive, have a look on ebay
Reply:I would buy new.I use the cooper bits my horses like it to it makes them salvia more %26amp; thats a good thing.I use on my horse a tom thumb with a copper port.
Reply:One dont use a bit that is sharp yes it will hurt your horses mouth. copper is a ok bit but their are lots of different bits to use their are rubber one that are good for horses that chew. gd luck x best answers plz x
Reply:copper.............. the horses luv the taste so they have a problem with chewing it so yes i would buy one with a different metal
Reply:I agree with most people here in that a bit that has sharp edges should not be put in your horse's mouth. Any bit that hurts your horses mouth will cause him to be behind the bit and hard to bridle. You might have your horse's teeth checked by your vet or an equine dentist,also make sure your headstall is properly adjusted.