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Cheltenham Gag
Cheltenham Gag The Cheltenham Gag has Eggbutt cheeks with holes in which can accept a Gag Cheek. The Gag Cheek (available separately) is a type of extended cheek piece that passes through the holes in the gag bit, with a ring at the base for the reins to fasten to, as opposed to the cheek pieces attaching directly to the bit ring as usual. Like other types of gag, the Cheltenham Gag produces a...
Continental 2 Ring French Link
The french link mouthpiece eliminates the nutcracker action. This is ideally used with two reins or roundings with a single rein for the best effect. Exerts poll pressure and a limited gag action.
Continental 2 Ring Jointed
This is ideally used with two reins or roundings with a single rein for the best effect. Exerts poll pressure and a limited gag action.
Dutch Gag
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").
Dutch Gag French Link
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 come into contact with the palate when the bit is in action. The three rings offer leverage options to increase severity. Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Cheek height: 150mm (4.5", 5"), 180mm (5.5”).
English Hackamore
English Hackamore
The Shires English Hackamore forms part of a bitless bridle, and is often used as a solution for horses that cannot be bitted for any reason. It is designed to replace the noseband, and should be fitted in the correct position to avoid restricting the horse's breathing - the ideal position is slightly lower than a regular cavesson noseband, but ensuring it sits on a solid part of...
Neue Schule Pony Tranz Lozenge Universal
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Universal
The Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Universal is a fantastically versatile bit, ideal for a number of disciplines, and particularly suited to fast work such as jumping disciplines. This bit is ideal as an upgrade from a snaffle, as the mouthpiece is mild, but the bit itself provides additional pressure points in a subtle way to gain better control. The Neue...
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Elevator
A Showjumping favourite that sits them on their hocks and helps make tight turns. Designed for extra control, outline and much more help with straightness and turning. Often the answer for the very enthusiastic horse with a sensitive mouth that may even be prone to rubs, chafing etc. A curb strap may be employed on the top ring for extra control. Often used as a flat work training tool on the main...
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Universal
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Universal The Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Universal is a fantastically versatile bit, ideal for a number of disciplines, and particularly suited to fast work such as jumping disciplines. This bit is ideal as an upgrade from a snaffle, as the mouthpiece is mild, but the bit itself provides additional pressure points in a subtle way to gain better control. The...
Shires Tom Thumb Waterford
Shires Tom Thumb Waterford
The lifting effect at the front offers more control and precision making it good for jumping. It is also used generally for horses that tend to lean owing to its uplifting action. The cheeks reinforce the turning aids and will not pull through the mouth. The Tom Thumb Cheeks are allowed for Pony Club, Showjumping and Eventing. Brass alloy assists with salivation, along with...
Shires Two Ring Sweet Iron Gag
Moving the rein between the main ring and bottom ring allows more control. Sweet iron and copper encourages the horse to be softer in the mouth. The 5" and smaller sizes of this bit come with shorter cheeks to ensure the bit remains in proportion with the smaller head. Raised copper ribs encourage salivation making this bit ideal for dry mouthed horses and also helps to encourage lightness for horses...
Waterford Dutch Gag
This Dutch gag has a Waterford mouth made of many different links which makes it hard for the horse to take hold of and pull against it. The gag cheeks add leverage. This can be a severe bit. The 5" and smaller sizes of this bit come with shorter cheeks to ensure the bit remains in proportion with the smaller head. Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 150mm (4.5", 5"), 180mm (5.5", 6").