DEPTH OF THE HORSE MOUTH

Question
hello ma'am, how to do define the term "DEPTH OF A HORSE MOUTH"? i mean, how can i tell that my horse mouth is deep or shallow?

Answer
Rohit,

Several factors have to be taken into consideration when examining a horse's mouth for a correct bit size.


You already know about the width of the horse's mouth,but you asked about the deepness or shallowness. The tongue of a horse can vary in size. The breed and age of a horse can be
part of the determination. The bit should interfere as little as possible with a horse's tongue.

The palate of a horse (roof of his mouth) also needs to be considered. A low palate leaves less room for the bit in the horse's mouth. Especially with a regular snaffle (nutcracker effect) or a bit with a port, the height of the horse's palate and thickness of his tongue has to be considerd.

Examine the mouths of many horses. Find a large warmblood type and a smallish Arabian. Observe how the bit fits in the mouth from the side.  

Mitzi Summers
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