I need help on a horse bit?

ok my horse used to do so good with a med.port roller bit and every since i got his teeth done he wont stop i need help bad i need one with a roller to keep his busy but no so pain ful hes a barrel horse if that helps

I need help on a horse bit?
This sounds more like a mouth problem, not a bit problem. Have your vet or farrier (whoever did the horse's teeth) come back and check - maybe the horse has a sore from where the dental work was done - sometimes files and rasps slip and gums or tongue get nicked. If his mouth is bothering him, he may try to escape the discomfort by trying to get away from it (not stopping), rather than responding to the bit as he has in the past.





If it is not a mouth problem, then you have to decide if you really want a harsher bit. I hate to see people go to harsher and harsher bits to control their horses. I would suggest - if you are not currently running barrels - to give him a break from a bit altogether and try a bosal or a mechanical hackamore. If you are currently running barrels, I would go with the mildest bit that still gives you the control you need. Have you ever tried him on a modified tom thumb with a roller? Or check out some of the barrel racing bits here: http://www.carolinabit.com/





Good luck with your horse.
Reply:Your best bet is talking to someone at your local tack shop. They'll have some recommendations for you, and might be able to special order bits.
Reply:A true horsemen doesn't need to yank on a horse's mouth to get it to stop. Perhaps you should contact your vet to observe your horse with the bit in it's mouth. It could be pinching him, or your curb chain may be too tight. The port could also be hitting the roof of his mouth in an uncomfortable way. If no answer can be found with the above, I would contact a riding instructor who is good, and can better teach you to use your hands and the horse's mouth.