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• Ring snaffle bits
Wide range of models and of possible effects. Bits with
direct action on the mouth with a slight lift effect.
Mullenmouth pieces are more severe than jointed ones
and thin mouthpieces are "harsher" than thick
ones. |
ref 600 016 |
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• Continental gag bits
3 and 4-Ring Continental Gag Bit, helps raise the horse's
front end and when the horse becomes heavy on the bit.
The rings offer greater lateral control. The power of
the action will depend on the thickness of the mouthpiece
and on the position of the reins in the rings.
- Reins on the lowest ring: very strong leverage effect.
- With 4 reins (1 pair on the lowest ring and one on
the central ring): allows varying the effects
but definitely requires skill.
- With a link between lower and central ring: the effect
is milder but less precise. This adjustment is best for
lesser skilled hands.
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ref 600 311 |
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• 4-ring snaffles
4-Ring snaffle is made of a 2-Ring snaffle that fits,
to move freely, into 2 other rings on which cheek straps
are fastened. This snaffle is quite relaxing as it moves
freely in the horse’s mouth, but it becomes severe
with a harsher hand. Is also used very often in driving
sports.
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ref. 600 268 |
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• Gag bits
A Gag bit has a precise action on your horse’s
balance. It forces the horse to lift his whole front
end, and therefore to put his weight on the hind end.
It is generally used on horses which are quite heavy
on the hands and put much weight on the shoulders. Note
that it is necessary to use special cheek straps for
this bit. You can use it with a single pair of reins,
with or without Pelham link, or with two pairs of reins
if you have the required skills.
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ref.
600 284 |
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• Racing bits
The
bits that are used for racing are generally very severe.
To be used by specialists only. |
ref.
600 331 |
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• Eggbutt bits
Eggbutt snaffles are rather mild and there is no risk
to pinch the horse's lips. As the mouthpiece does not
rotate around the ring, the action of the hand is quite
direct. |
ref.
601 031 |
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• Dee bits
A Dee bit is a mild snaffle. It's “D” shaped
rings help with lateral control of the head. Its effect
is a little stronger than Eggbutt bit's one. |
ref.
602 052 |
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• Weymouth bits
The Weymouth bit is almost exclusively used for dressage
work. It flexes the poll through its powerful leverage
effect on the bars and the tongue. It is never used on
it’s own but always with a dressage bradoon (acting
upwards on the lips). This combination of effects helps
the rider to reach collection and lightness. It requires
therefore the use of 4 reins and a certain riding ability
from the rider. Its action can be severe. The use of
a lip strap prevents the horse from taking the shanks
with his lips. |
ref.
603 056 |
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• Full cheek bits
The full cheek bit has a simple action on the lips just
like the ring snaffle or the eggbut bit. Its main
feature is that it helps steering by giving more lateral
control. It suits young horses not yet used to aids or
adult horses presenting lack of flexibility that need
to be corrected. It is highly recommended to use full
cheek with bit loops to keep cheeks upright.
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ref.
605 661 |
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Pelham bits
The Pelham bit has a powerful leverage effect on the
horse's headset and takes hold on a big part of the forwardness.
Therefore, it should be used with horses with lots of
impulsion. It is used:
- with simple reins (very rare),
- with 4 reins and the required skills,
- with a Pelham rounding
which allows to obtain an intermediate
effect and reduces the severity of this bit that is always
delivered with a curb chain.
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ref.
604 632 |
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• Liverpool bits
The Liverpool bits are almost exclusively used in
driving sport, where the only controls are the hands
and the voice. The rings bring lateral control and the
cheeks make leverage to reinforce the action of the hands.
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ref.
606 672 |
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• Gag bit
The Gag bit has a mullen mouth piece, a curb chain,
and two rings on each side to fasten the driving reins.
Traditionally, this bit is more often used with breastplate
harnesses than with collar harnesses.
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ref.
606 689 |
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Driving Butterfly bits
The Butterfly bit’s conception is close to
the Gag bit’s, but its effect can be more severe
as it has an additional ring on each side. Like for all
bits with curb chain that have a leverage effect, the
lowest you fasten the reins, the strongest the action.
Traditionally, this bit is more often used with a breastplate
harness than with a collar harness.
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ref.
606 693 |
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• Training bits
The Training bits are coming from western riding but
can also be used for traditional European riding. The
mouthpiece is not fixed to the rings, which allows the
horse to play with the bit and become relaxed. However,
when the reins tighten, the bit's shanks immediately
provide much leverage that causes the jowl to give in
and the head to set. To be used by skilled riders only,
and on horses with a lot of impulsion. Can be used: with
one pair of reins, attached to the shanks, with a link,
or with four reins. |
ref.
606 627 |
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Chifney bits
A Chifney bit is used for stallions leading and in hand
presentations. It has a violent and direct action on
the bars when the horse rears up. Never to be used when
riding.
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ref.
608 782
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• Western bits
The bits used in "Western" riding
come in extremely diverse shapes, but they all have a
very strong leverage effect and thus are to use with
care. Western riding is usually done on "long
reins" and tension is put on the reins only
to restore balance. |
ref.
607 844 |
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• Hackamores
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Hackamore does not act on the horse’s mouth as
it has no mouthpiece, but creates pressure on the bony
part of the nose. The strength of the effect depends
on two criteria:
- the width of the noseband:
thinner is more severe.
- the length of the shanks
increases the leverage effect.
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ref.
607 798 |
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Kimberwick bits
The
Kimberwick bit is mostly used by Iberian riders. Its
action is quite strong as it is used with a curb chain
and makes pressure on the bars with a leverage effect.
It is mostly used on horses with much natural "impulsion".
All Kimberwick bits are delivered with stainless steel
curb chain and with hooks. |
ref.
606 635 |
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• Blue
steel bits
The
rings, outer edges and centre of mouthpiece are stainless
steel. The blue part is treated and does not contain
any more nickel, so it is perfect for allergic horses.
The natural steel is going to rust and help salivation.
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ref.
601 070 |
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• Pessoa
bits
The
Pessoa family is not only famous for their equestrian
accomplishments, but also for their innovating products.
The "Magic System" bits have both the advantages
of being flexible like a jointed bit and precise like
a straight mouthpiece. This exclusive patented design
keeps the bit from collapsing completely like a traditional
bit sometimes does, thus reducing pressure on the tongue
and potential injury on the palate. It is the best
choice for Dressage and competition training for your
horse.
• The "Magic System" protects
the horse's tongue and palate.
• Just like an
articulated bit, the rounded shape is more comfortable
than a straight bit.
• Although it is an articulated
bit, the patented system keeps the bit from collapsing
completely and provides much more control than traditional
bits.
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ref.600
603
ref.600
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ref.605
802 |
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• "Flexi
Color" bits
A
range of stainless steel snaffles and bits, coated
with high tech, slightly apple scented synthetic material
for a pleasant taste in the horse's mouth, and multicoloured
for a touch of fun.
The "Flexi Color" snaffles
and bits are used on young horses with simple mouthpieces
and on horses with a sensitive mouth, because they
are softer in the contact than traditional bits.
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ref.600
032
ref.601
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ref.600
304 |
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• Swivel
mouth bits
The
swivel mouth bit consists of two hollow parts swivelling
around the joint in the middle. The two parts pivot
independently from each other, while the centre joint
slides and rotates inside the two hollow mouthpieces.
This allows a more precise and direct interaction with
the mouth, giving more control without risk of pinching,
because the joint of the bit swivels in the horse's
mouth according to the tongue's position and the actions
of the rider's hands.
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ref.600
294
ref.600
525 |
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• Anatomical
bits
The
special design of this double jointed mouthpiece with
a solid elliptical link fits the conformation of the
horse's mouth perfectly. The elliptic shape respects
the shape of the palate and helps avoiding injuries
and pinching caused by single jointed bits. The horse
is less bothered; therefore more comfortable and the
hand actions become more precise.
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ref.600
279 |
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