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The mouthpiece on this bit is fairly thick and being hollow, it is very light. The nutcracker action works by applying pressure to the bars and squeezing the tongue. Mouthpiece thickness: 21mm. Cheek height: 70mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
The rollers on this bit can help to prevent the horse taking a hold but can also encourage mouthing. The D-rings help with steering and prevent the bit from being pulled through the mouth. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 65mm. 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.
This rubber covered bit has D-ring sides to assist steering and prevent the bit being pulled through the mouth. Good for young horses. Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Cheek height: 70mm. 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.
Small rings proportioned for a small headed horse or pony. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 125mm (4.5), 130mm (5), 140mm (5.5, 6). Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
This sweet iron and copper combination provides the horse with a warm and pleasant tasting bit. The roller in the centre creates an uneven surface, which increases the bits severity. The raised copper ribs can help to prevent the horse taking too much of a hold. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. 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.
The sweet iron mouthpiece of this full cheek snaffle bit produces a pleasant taste and encourages the horse to soften and salivate. The raised copper ribs can help to prevent the horse taking too much of a hold. Mouthpiece thickness: 12mm. Cheek height: 160mm. 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 bit has a single joint giving a nutcracker action and full cheeks to aid with steering. Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 165mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
The soft rubber mouthpiece of this full cheek snaffle provides a thick and therefore mild surface for the horse to learn to accept a contact. Perfect for young horses. Mouthpiece thickness: 21mm. Cheek height: 165mm. 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.
The bevel bit allows mild leverage, with a brass alloy lozenge to assist with salivation. The ring is larger on the 5 and 5.5 so the bit remains in proportion with the larger horse's head. Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Cheek height: 55mm (4.5, 5), 70mm (5.5). Brass alloy mouth: Copper is alloyed with a harder metal to produce warm, durable mouthpieces which aid salivation. Stainless steel is used for the cheeks due to it being durable, easy to clean and resistance to rust.
This is a traditional French link with a flat plate. It has small loose rings making it perfect for horses with small heads and those who require more movement in the bit. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 50mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
Hardwearing and durable rubber rein stops. Sold in pairs.
An alternative to the conventional metal curb chain, offering mild pressure.
A thinner mouthpiece can make this bit a little stronger, however, it may be a more comfortable option for a horse with a small mouth. The smaller sizes of this bit come with smaller rings to ensure the bit remains in proportion. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm (3.5), 15mm (4 - 4.75), 17mm (6). Cheek height: 55mm (3.5, 4, 4.5), 75mm (5, 5.5, 5.75, 6). Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
The French link in this bit means pressure is applied to both sides of the tongue. Some horses with low palates may find this bit more comfortable as the mouthpiece should not contact the palate when the bit is in action. The smaller sizes of this bit come with smaller rings to ensure the bit remains in proportion. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 55mm (4.5), 75mm (5, 5.5, 6). Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
The eggbutt rings on this bit prevent pinching while the EquiKind mullen mouth is mild. The ripples on the mouthpiece add a little pressure for extra control, whilst the apple flavour makes it very palatable. Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 70mm. 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.
Fixed rings prevent pinching whilst the lozenge disperses the contact across the mouth to lighten the pressure applied to the tongue. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 55mm (4.5, 5.5), 75mm (5.5, 6). Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
This bit has small rings which will look more in proportion on a smaller head. The curved mouthpiece allows plenty of room for horses with larger tongues. Mouthpiece thickness: 12mm. Cheek height: 50mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
The thicker mouthpiece distributes pressure over a larger area. The lozenge helps to encourage a softer contact. Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 65mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
This is a basic jointed mouth snaffle with loose rings to allow more movement in the horse’s mouth. Mouthpiece thickness: 13mm. Cheek height: 40mm (4.5), 65mm (5 - 6). Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
The port in this bit removes some pressure from the horse’s tongue and redistributes it. The loose rings allow movement. Mouthpiece thickness: 11mm. Cheek height: 50mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
The loose rings discourage the horse from leaning on the bit whilst the lozenge softens the contact and the copper helps encourage mouthing. Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Cheek height: 65mm. 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 loose ring bevel allows a mild lever action with a snaffle mouth. The snaffle mouth applies pressure to the bars, squeezing the tongue. From a size 5 upwards the ring size increases to keep the bit in proportion for larger horses. Mouthpiece thickness: 12mm (4), 14mm (4.5 - 6). Cheek height: 55mm (4, 4.5, 5), 70mm (5.5). Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
The French link in this bit means pressure is applied to both sides of the tongue. Some horses with low palates may find this bit more comfortable as it is unlikely to make contact with the palate when the bit comes in to action. The full cheeks assist with steering. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 165mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
A single joint gives a nutcracker action. The hanging cheeks can help encourage the horse to go forward in an outline. Mouthpiece thickness: 12mm. Cheek height: 110mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
Hanging cheeks help to encourage flexion, whilst the lozenge prevents the nutcracker effect of a single joint. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 110mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
This hanging cheek snaffle has a French link for horses who do not like a nutcracker action. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 110mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
This stainless steel bit is useful when control is an issue - the three rings offer leverage options to increase the severity. The 5 and smaller sizes of this bit have smaller rings to ensure the bit remains in proportion. Mouthpiece thickness: 21mm. Cheek height: 160mm (4.5, 5), 180mm (5.5, 6). Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
This bevel bit allows mild leverage. A copper lozenge assists with salivation. Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Cheek height: 55mm (4.5, 5), 70mm (5.25, 5.5, 6). 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.
Hanging cheeks help to encourage flexion, whilst the copper lozenge prevents the nutcracker effect of a single joint and encourages salivation. Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Cheek height: 110mm. 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 mouth is made up of many links making it difficult for the horse to lean or take hold of the bit. The hanging cheeks allow a little pressure to help encourage flexing. Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 110mm. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.