Wrinkles or no wrinkles?

I was taught that a properly fitted bridle and bit will create 2 wrinkles at the corners or the horse's mouth. I have recently heard several people say that there should be no wrinkles for the horse to be truely comfortable and that the thought of having wrinkles means the horse cannot get his tongue over the bit is outdated. So, wrinkles or no wrinkles, what do you like?Wrinkles or no wrinkles?
The later thinking is that a young horse needs a tighter adjustment to prevent develoment of the habit of gettig his tongue over the bit. As the horse advances in training, the bit may be carried lower in the mouth, and this will allow for the horse to respond to lighter cues. The horse should already be working on the bit when it is lowered, and the inside of the mouth and bit position on the tongue should still be considered. So, one to three wrinkles for young horses, and lowering it to the point of no wrinkle as the horse's training advances.Wrinkles or no wrinkles?
I opt for wrinkles.


I'm not saying to tighten the bridle so much it looks like he's smiling, but I wouldn't want the bit hanging off his lips.


You will know if he's comfortable or not with his performance and I've yet to have problems with my bridle fitting.
I have always heard of the two wrinkle rule and stick by it. When fitting bridles, or reassembling them that's the guideline I follow. Its an old idea that has been true for longer then the nwe theory.
Wrinkles. I have always been taught that one is sufficient for most horses. However, I've got a difficult gelding that requires additional control...he gets fittted with two wrinkles.
Wrinkles.





These ';new'; modern theories aren't always true.
Actually, I always check where the bit is resting on the bars of his mouth before I worry about wrinkles in his lips.
You are totaly correct. wrinkles assure there is only a little bit of presure n the mouth which is perfect
i'm with you wrinkles