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Do you tie his mouth shut?

Evade by putting his
head up and opening
his mouth?

Put his tongue in his
throat and open his
mouth?

Now try these next questions:
Does your horse “evade” the bit by:
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Putting his head up high?
Kissing his chest?
Sticking his nose down and out?
Opening his mouth, because his tongue is in this
throat?
Have breathing trouble?
Stick out his tongue sideways?
Twisting his head to the side?
Have a sore back?
Do you have to tie his nose shut?

These are the most common evasions of bit pain
and discomfort a horse will exhibit.
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