The gag action of this bit provides leverage and poll pressure to the horse. Thicker mouthpiece is softer on the corners and the bars of the mouth and pressure created by the reins is spread over a larger surface area.
The Dee ring compromises between an eggbutt and a full cheek snaffle, preventing pinching at the corners of the mouth and without the dangers posed by the arms of a full cheek snaffle.
Especially good for jumping the Tom Thumb cheek has a lifting effect in front and offers more control and precision. The loose brass alloy discs in the center can help to soothe a fussy tongued horse.
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.
The loose ring cheeks can discourage fixing and leaning as it has much more movement than a fixed cheek. Blue sweet iron oxidise easily to create warmth with a sweet taste which helps with bit acceptance and encourages salivation.
Curved bit to reduce the "nutcracker" action and to alleviate pressure on the tongue and bars of the mouth. A mobile bit which discourages fixing and leaning on the forehand. Mild bit designed to create less pressure than a standard French link.
The French link in this bit means pressure is applied to both sides of the tongue. 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 universal bit combines poll pressure and leverage for a mild gag action. The sweet iron and copper link aid salivation and acceptance. Sweet iron mouthpieces are designed to oxidize to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing.
Each side of the Centaur Uxeter Kimberwick Solid-Mouth Bit is perfectly balanced to assure total comfort and response. Lost wax cast and hand polished from the highest grade of 18/8 Stainless Steel.
Very similar to a full cheek snaffle, the narrow arms which project above and below the rings prevent the mouthpiece from sliding in the horses mouth and emphasize the turning aid. The loose rings discourage fixing and leaning on the forehand.
The main feature of the full cheek is to help steering by giving lateral control. This bit has 2 1/4" rings and 11mm mouth, that demands more respect without being harsh. This bit is for horses that lean on the bit or are hard to rate.
The full cheek snaffle has narrow arms which project above and below the rings, preventing the mouthpiece from sliding in the horses mouth and to emphasize the tuning aid. French link offers independent control over two sides of the mouth.
Full cheeks of this bit assist with steering, whilst the lozenge prevents the nutcracker action of a single joint. Blue sweet iron mouthpieces oxidize easily to create warmth with a sweet taste which helps with bit acceptance and encourages salivation.
This EquiKind+ bit has a lozenge to encourage a softer contact and full cheeks to aid with steering. The EquiKind+ coating is thinner than a rubber mouthpiece making them more comfortable for horses that don't have room for a thick mouthpiece.
This three piece bit has a thin rubber coating, which is more mild than a traditional metal bit and is soft on the bars and lips. The lozenge lays nicely on the tounge and offers mild tongue pressure.
The full cheek has narrow arms which project above and below the rings, preventing it from sliding in the horses mouth and to emphasize the tuning aid. This is a great all purpose training snaffle with the right amount of weight to keep a steady contact.
The Stainless Steel Tom Thumb Pelham Bit has the shorter cheek shanks that offer less leverage and are less severe than traditional longer shank pelhams. This bit combines the function of a snaffle and the action of a curb bit.
The rubber-covered mouthpiece on this jointed pelham makes it thicker and softer on the horses mouth, with a shorter and more mild shank. Can be used with two reins or bit converters.
Pelhams work on the poll, corners, bars, tongue and chin groove. The jointed mouthpiece lessens the nutcracker action. Copper and sweet iron encourage the horse to be softer in the mouth. Raised copper ribs help prevent the horse taking too much of a hold
The Polo Pelham can be used with two reins, first reins acting as a snaffle, the second offering both poll and curb pressure. It an also be used with single reins and roundings. Ported mouthpiece discourages the horse from putting the tongue over the bit.