Bits and Accessories

Velociti GARA pelham roundings with hook stud fastenings.

Designed to help prevent the bit pinching the horse's mouth, bit guards are most often seen on bridles which have loose ring snaffles. Sold in pairs.

Velociti GARA fulmer loops hold the cheeks of a fulmer bit in the correct position. Sold in pairs.

Attaches a bit to the headcollar. Sold in pairs.

The curb chain applies pressure to the chin when engaged. The double links reduce the risk of pinching and allow the chain to sit more comfortably. Cob/Full (9").

An in-hand bit, the Chifney is not designed for use while riding and can be severe - use with care. Good for horses that are difficult to lead - the leadrope attaches to the loose ring at the back of the bit. Chifney bit strap available separately. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.

This double jointed pelham is often used to help control. The double joint with copper lozenge will soften the nutcracker action and assist with salivation. Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Cheek height: 125mm (4.5), 130mm (5), 140mm (5.5). Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust. Copper is used in the mouthpiece, creating warmth and encouraging salivation to keep the mouth soft.

The sweet iron and copper combination in this tom thumb bit help to promote salivation and encourage softening. The cheeks give this bit a lever action. The raised copper ribs can help to prevent the horse taking too much of a hold. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 140mm. Sweet iron mouthpieces are designed to oxidize to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing. The addition of copper to the mouth ensures the horse will not take up too much of a contact, ideal for horses that can take a hold. Stainless steel is used for the cheeks due to it being durable, easy to clean and resistance to rust.

This is a very mild bit as the pressure is distributed evenly through the mouth. Ideal for horses with small or soft mouths. Can be used with double reins or pelham roundings. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 115mm (4.5), 130mm (5, 5.5), 140mm (6). Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.

The port allows more room for the tongue, but will also apply pressure to the roof of the mouth. The slots in the D-rings allow for increased leverage on the poll. This bit should be used with care. Also known as a Uttoxeter Kimblewick. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 100mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.

The hard rubber used in this pelham allows less movement but is still thick and gentle. Can be used with double reins or pelham roundings. Mouthpiece thickness: 19mm. Cheek height: 115mm (4.5), 130mm (5), 140mm (5.5 - 6). Rubber covered mouthpieces are generally thicker, making them softer and particularly suited to sensitive mouths. Available as mild, flexible rubber or treated with heat to produce a harder rubber which has a slightly stronger action. It is important that the horse salivates effectively using rubber mouthpiece bits. Stainless steel is used due to it being durable, easy to clean and resistance to rust.

This full sized Weymouth set has a loose ring bradoon to allow more movement. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm Weymouth/14mm Bradoon. Cheek height: 125mm Weymouth/55cm Bradoon. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.

A hollow mouth makes this bit lighter and softer whilst the two ring gag offers leverage options to increase severity. The 5 and smaller sizes of this bit have smaller rings to ensure the bit remains in proportion. Mouthpiece thickness: 21mm. Cheek height: 115mm (4.5, 5), 145mm (5.5, 6). Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.

The universal bit combines poll pressure and leverage, for a mild gag action. The loose brass alloy discs in the centre can help to soothe a fussy tongued horse. Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 115mm (4.5, 5), 130mm (5.5). Blue sweet iron mouthpieces oxidise easily to create warmth with a sweet taste which helps with bit acceptance and encourages salivation. Please note the blue colour will fade with use. The addition of brass alloy inserts produces a warm, more palatable bit. Stainless steel is used for the cheeks due to it being durable, easy to clean and resistance to rust.

The EquiKind apple flavoured mouthpiece on this bit makes it more comfortable in the horses mouth. The three rings cheeks allow leverage. The 5 and smaller sizes of this bit have smaller rings to ensure the bit remains in proportion. Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 150mm (4.5, 5), 180mm (5.5). The EquiKind mouthpiece has the benefit of being lighter and more flexible. Particularly suitable for young, sensitive horses as they are kind on the mouth. The apple flavour makes them palatable and therefore easily accepted. Stainless steel is used due to it being durable, easy to clean and resistance to rust.

Designed to be used with gag cheeks. Two sets of reins are recommended to help stop the horse leaning on the bit or for when more control is needed. Cheeks available separately. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 75mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.

This EquiKind loose ring allows movement in the horse’s mouth whilst the ripples on the mouthpiece add a little pressure for extra control. Apple flavoured, very mild and perfect for mouthing young horses. Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 65mm. The EquiKind mouthpiece has the benefit of being lighter and more flexible. Particularly suitable for young, sensitive horses as they are kind on the mouth. The apple flavour makes them palatable and therefore easily accepted. Stainless steel is used due to it being durable, easy to clean and resistance to rust.

The fixed rings prevent pinching, whilst the brass alloy double joint distributes pressure over both the tongue and bars of the mouth to encourage mouthing and contact. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 55mm (4.5, 5), 75mm (5.5, 6). Blue sweet iron mouthpieces oxidise easily to create warmth with a sweet taste which helps with bit acceptance and encourages salivation. Please note the blue colour will fade with use. Stainless steel is used for the cheeks due to it being durable, easy to clean and resistance to rust.

This bit is made from flexible rubber meaning that the mouthpiece is soft and kind on the horses mouth. Perfect for in hand or first ridden. Mouthpiece thickness: 21mm. Cheek height: 65mm. Rubber covered mouthpieces are generally thicker, making them softer and particularly suited to sensitive mouths. Available as mild, flexible rubber or treated with heat to produce a harder rubber which has a slightly stronger action. It is important that the horse salivates effectively using rubber mouthpiece bits. Stainless steel is used due to it being durable, easy to clean and resistance to rust.

This French link has small rings for horses and ponies with small faces. The fixed rings also prevent pinching. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 50mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.

This bit has full cheeks to help with steering and a mouthpiece made up of many different links to make it harder for the horse to pull or lean against it. Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 165mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.

The peanut copper link in this bit provides a warm metal for the horse’s mouth and helps to encourage salivation. This is a great bit for schooling. Mouthpiece thickness: 13mm. Cheek height: 165mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust. Copper is used in the mouthpiece, creating warmth and encouraging salivation to keep the mouth soft.

The Waterford bit is composed of many different links making it hard for the horse to take a hold or lean. Waterford mouth bits should be used under supervision or by experienced riders. Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 65mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.

The loose ring cheeks can discourage fixing and leaning as it has much more movement than a fixed cheek to follow the angle of the tongue. The shaped lozenge offers even pressure and encourages mouthing and contact. Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 65mm. Blue sweet iron mouthpieces oxidise easily to create warmth with a sweet taste which helps with bit acceptance and encourages salivation. Please note the blue colour will fade with use. Stainless steel is used for the cheeks due to it being durable, easy to clean and resistance to rust.

The two ring cheeks allow adaptable poll pressure and leverage on the mouthpiece. The anatomical double joint distributes pressure over both the tongue and bars of the mouth encouraging mouthing and contact. Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 125mm (4.5, 5), 145mm (5.5). Blue sweet iron mouthpieces oxidise easily to create warmth with a sweet taste which helps with bit acceptance and encourages salivation. Please note the blue colour will fade with use. Stainless steel is used for the cheeks due to it being durable, easy to clean and resistance to rust.

The sweet iron and copper combination used in this training bit provides a warmth for the horse which encourages salivation and gives a pleasant taste. Mouthpiece thickness: 12mm. Cheek height: 65mm. Sweet iron mouthpieces are designed to oxidize to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing. The addition of copper to the mouth ensures the horse will not take up too much of a contact, ideal for horses that can take a hold. Stainless steel is used for the cheeks due to it being durable, easy to clean and resistance to rust.

This jointed eggbutt has a strong, durable EquiKind covering to make it gentle on the horse’s mouth. Apple flavoured. Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 73mm. The EquiKind mouthpiece has the benefit of being lighter and more flexible. Particularly suitable for young, sensitive horses as they are kind on the mouth. The apple flavour makes them palatable and therefore easily accepted. Stainless steel is used due to it being durable, easy to clean and resistance to rust.

A loose ring snaffle with a traditional flat French link mouthpiece. Mouthpiece thickness: 17mm. Cheek height: 65mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.

This full cheek jointed bit has keys (or players) which encourage the horse to mouth and accept the bit, they also act as a distraction for young horses getting used to a bit. Mouthpiece thickness: 12mm. Cheek height: 165mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.

This hanging cheek bit is useful in allowing a small amount of poll pressure whilst still being a snaffle. The sweet iron and copper link aids salivation and acceptance. Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Cheek height: 100mm. Sweet iron mouthpieces are designed to oxidize to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing. The addition of copper to the mouth ensures the horse will not take up too much of a contact, ideal for horses that can take a hold. Stainless steel is used for the cheeks due to it being durable, easy to clean and resistance to rust.