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A BIT OF MAGIC -
A book
that I personally found to be the most down to earth and comprehensive
book on bitting ~ Cathy-Hill View Farms.
The book, "A Bit of Magic" approaches the subject of bitting from a new
standpoint. This book has not only been highly praised by the general
riding public, but also by top-level riders and other equestrian
authors. The author, Alixe Etherington, has a clear, yet amusing and
light-hearted style, works through a series of the most popular bits,
explaining their individual uses, in order to concisely cover the
principles of this technical subject from a rider’s point of view. "Whilst it can be suggested that the English concepts of bitting and those used in the Western disciplines are different, the
reality is the principles of bitting apply to all riding styles. A Bit
of Magic is aimed at all riders world-wide and attempts to explain the
concepts of many bits found in tack stores." - Alixe Etherington
(Author). "This is the first book on bitting that I have ever
understood. It is not only an enjoyable read, but informative as well,
and I think essential for all riders." - Rachael Bayliss (3 day event
European Gold Medallist). "It is a welcome change to read a book written by a
person who has had the opportunity to view the subject from the position
of both bit manufacturer and rider, resulting in a fresh approach to
bitting." - Robert Dover (US Olympian). "For anybody who is interested in, or confused by,
the great variety of bits that are now on sale throughout the country,
the contents of this book will go a long way to clarify the situation.
... I recommend this book to all those wishing to increase their
knowledge of bitting - Tricia Gardiner FBHS (UK International Dressage
Rider). Item #BK-BB– price $19.95
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 Video of assembly
Individual prices: Cheek pieces: $50.00 ; Nose
band: $25.00; Hooks and chain: $10.00. |
 Hackamore: This easy hackamore is often referred
to as an English hackamore, but it can go western just as easily. The
hackamore is broken down into three parts. First, the incredible
lightweight polished aluminum cheek pieces weight only 3 oz each. They
are 7 inches in over all length with 4-inch shanks. The noseband is made
of "Beta " a wonderful and easy to maintain product. It is adjustable up
to two inches and you can also adjust the removable Velcro nose cushion
to shape your noseband perfectly. Lastly this Hack comes with a
stainless steel chin strap and end hooks. This is the best Hackamore I
have ever come across. Specify medium or large size.
Item # H-HACK - Price $85.00
Cheek Pieces only available at whole sale pricing: Minimum
order 20
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"Kangaroo" Bits -by Dewsberry:
If only horses
could speak our language it would be so simple! With COPPER content
materials, the horse more readily salivates and accepts the bit. The
"Kangaroo" Bit has copper mixed with nickel to give it strength and
longevity, plus that all-important silver color. "Kangaroo" a Cupro-Nickel mix, contains 70% COPPER and has
been successfully used for over 200 years. Utilizing only the finest, safest
materials proven to be in harmony with the horse, it is a bit that has no
equal. The "Kangaroo" range carries full product liability insurance and a
lifetime guarantee.
The
Dewsberry bits
are measured allowing space for the lips; which is different from other
manufacturers. Therefore the term "it runs wide" would be applicable. For
example a 5" inch would actually measure inside edge to inside edge,
scrunching the link gaps together would measure 5 1/4". So when sizing the Dewsberry bit, they allow for the proper fitting room. For more on proper
bit fitting purchase the book a Bit of Magic.
SIZES BELOW ARE ALL THAT IS IN INVENTORY OF
THE DEWSBERRY BITS |
| THE SNAFFLE/BRADOON
-This
group of bits, when used on its own, operates) using only the points of
control within the mouth. These are the corners, bars, tongue, and in some
cases the roof. These days, however, the roof is seldom used for humane
reasons. In general there is little flexion of the poll or the lower
jaw, and in most cases the movement results in an upward or raising of the
horse's head back towards the rider's hands. There are a huge variety of
mouthpieces available. Traditionally the snaffle had a jointed mouth,
however in more recent times there has been a movement towards the linked
and multi-linked bits. These give a gentler corner action and encourage
mouthing. There are some unusual members of the snaffle family. One of these
is the Wilson Snaffle, which was the original ride and drive snaffle. It has
now made its move to astride riding and is associated with predominantly
hunting and eventing. |
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Loose Ring Jointed Mouth Snaffle – A jointed loose
ring snaffle sometimes called an Irish Snaffle. Especially suitable for
strong free flowing horses with snaffle mouths. - Sizes: 1) 5" (
OUT ON TEST),
1) 5 1/2 Item # B-K181– Price $53.00 |
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Loose Ring French Link Snaffle – Loose ring,
double-jointed bit of the French School. This classical bit incorporates a
small French link, which reduces the nutcracker action. A spectacular bit,
when coupled with loose rings. Also suitable as a bradoon, for use with a
curb bit. Sizes: 1)5", 1) 5 1/2, 1)5 ¼", Item # B-K6145–
Price $62.00 |
| THE FULL CHEEK
SNAFFLE -The addition of spoons can help to prevent the bit being pulled
through the horse’s mouth. In addition, they give a directional assistance,
evoked by the rider’s rein aid, by indicating to the horse the direction the
head should face. This is specifically useful for young horses or in the
re-education of an older one. With the use of keepers, the full cheek
prevents the horse turning the bit over in his mouth and if tightly fitted
can stop a horse evading by crossing the jaw.
Dewsbury Full Spoon Snaffle –
The Dewsbury
link mouthpiece has a link with a unique curvature that conforms to the
shape of the horse’s mouth. Having all the advantages of the French link, it
too eliminates any unequal tongue pressure. The Dewsbury link,
offering a little more weight than the French link, encourages the younger
horse to move away from the rider’s hand and when coupled with the full
cheeks makes a superb training bit. - Size: 5 ½",
Item # B-K6123– Price $82.00 |
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AMERICAN SNAFFLES -Although having an aesthetically different
cheek, this type of snaffle works in much the same way as the all the other
styles. The dee shaped cheek, was developed in America, for the same reasons
as the Eggbutt was introduced in England, to prevent chaffing caused by
badly finished loose rings. The main difference and advantage that this
style of cheek gives, is slight directional assistance, using the face of
the horse, similar to that of the full cheek snaffles. In addition, the size
of the Dee, means that it is not able to be pulled through the horse's
mouth. |
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Dr. Bristol Dee Ring Snaffle- A Dee ring snaffle
incorporating a Dr. Bristol mouth action. This give a greater degree of
tongue pressure operated and released by the rider, via the rein, when the
hands are lifted and lowered. (A
Dr. Bristol differs from the French link as there is a top and bottom.)
- Sizes: 1) 5 ¼". Item # B-K1528– Price
$111.00 |
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Slow Twisted Jointed Dee Ring
Snaffle – A Dee ring snaffle with a slow or gentle twist on a jointed
mouth. The twist gives an extra strength to the jointed mouth, by presenting
a much shaper action to the corners, bars and tongue. - Sizes: 1) 5",
1) 5
½". Item # B-K1352– Price $115.00 |
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Tight twisted jointed Dee ring snaffle – A Dee ring
snaffle with tightly twisted, slim, jointed mouth is exceptionally powerful.
The tight twist giving even extra strength to the jointed mouthpiece than
the slower style. - Sizes: 1) 5", Item # B-K1326 -
Price $115.00 |
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POLL PRESSURE
SNAFFLES -Within
the snaffle family the hanging or baucher
cheek gives, in addition to the usual
points of control associated with the snaffle,
an additional element of poll pressure to ask for a lowering of the horse’s
head. The lever action of the new Jumper cheek gives a greater degree of
poll pressure and introduces a lifter action to keep the horse upright and
light in the hand. |
| DOUBLE BRIDLE -In
order to obtain finer positioning of the head the use of a curb bit in
addition to a snaffle may be introduced. With this combination it is
possible to obtain a lowering of the head, and flexion of the poll and lower
jaw. The snaffle, when used with a curb bit, is called a bradoon and
operates in an identical manner to when it’s used on its own. A curb bit is
designed to exert pressure on the poll and curb groove whilst lying directly
across the bars. It can, depending upon the shape of the mouth, exert
additional pressure on the tongue, and in rare cases, operate on the roof of
the mouth. |
| THE PELHAM -This
family of bits attempts to achieve the same results as a double bridle, but
by using only one bit. Therefore the single bit works on a variety of points
of control within the mouth and in addition exerts pressure on the poll and
the curb groove. Whilst not allowed in many competitions it has achieved
wide popularity and some spectacular results, particularly within the
jumping and hunting fields. |
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Waterford Pleham- This pelham couples the successful
action of the waterford snaffle, which has both extra control and superb
mouthing, with the additional power of the pelham cheek to give poll & curb
pressure. Shanks are 5" long and come with hooks and curb chain. . Sizes:
2) 5", 1)5 ½", 1)6". Item
# B-K405– Price $110.00 |
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Myler Bits
(speck sheet) -
At new introductory prices for a very limited time
Drawing upon my extensive
years of riding and experience among the various breeds and disciplines, I
have personally selected those bits from the mind-boggling selection that
Myler has to offer. The bits displayed I feel would be best for
horse and rider. Below I have made several bullet points regarding the Myler
bit collection and also comments regarding the various categories of bits.
Remember, the bit is an aid in communicating with your animal and is to be
used in conjunction with your leg, seat, body position and voice command.
The bit is NOT to be used as the sole means of control and never should be
used until a veterinarian or equine dentist has inspected the animal’s
mouth/teeth. ~ Cathy
- Bits listed are stocked.
- Myler bits are measured on the curve.
- Myler bit mouthpieces are all 7/16th
unless otherwise stated.
- All Myler bits offer independent side
movement allowing the rider to isolate and lift one side of the bit,
assisting in lifting a shoulder, bending, balancing and collection,
- Myler bits DO NOT allow the ¼ to ½
inch extra room need for the lips, so size up when selecting.
- Myler bits are categorized in
levels. Level 1 is the strongest moving up to Level 3 that will offer the
most tongue relief and for the highest level of training. Please Note: On
all bits, the higher the port, the greater the pressure on the upper
palate (roof of the mouth).
- Myler bits offer several metals:
Stainless, that has no taste, is rust-free, strong and durable. Sweet
Iron, that is a strong metal with a sweet taste as it slowly oxidizes or
rusts which encourages a horse to salivate creating a softer mouth.
Cyprium, which is gold in color and is a composite of brass and copper and
has both strength and salivation qualities.
- Many of the Myler bits have copper
inlays to encourage salivation creating a soft mouth.
- Many of the Myler bits are acceptable
for competition. But be advised that show organizations and rules vary
and change - regularly. Check with your association for the latest on bit
rules for your discipline.
- Pony, Loose ring-C-sleeve, half cheek
(spoon type bit), liverpools (Pelham type bit), gag combinations (how
a gag works), hackmores and signature series bits are available but not listed as with
variations of the bits currently listed. To view the complete Myler
collection of bits go to
www.mylerbits.com
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Call if you have any questions or special requests as Myler
bits can be custom ordered to your exact specifications.
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SHANK
BITS
Double
bridle -In
order to obtain finer positioning of the head
the use of a curb bit, in
addition to a snaffle, may be introduced. With this combination it is
possible to obtain a lowering of the head
and flexion of the poll and lower jaw. The snaffle, when used with a curb
bit, is called a bradoon and operates in an identical manner to when it’s
used on its own. |
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Western 7-inch Flat Shank bits
that offer some poll pressure: |
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LEVEL 1
This is a
slow twist snaffle of sweet iron with stainless steel shanks. This snaffle,
with a slow or gentle twist on the jointed mouthpiece, gives extra strength
by presenting a much sharper action to the corner bars and tongue. Combined
with the purchase (the rise above the mouthpiece), the 7 inch flat
shanks deliver poll pressure and leverage. Available in a 4-¾ or 5 inch
mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-11074/5 Price $70.00
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LEVEL 1
This is a sweet iron snaffle with copper
inlays and stainless steel shanks. This smooth jointed mouth snaffles,
work on the bars, corners and tongue and have the purchase ( the rise above
the mouthpiece) with the 7 inch flat shank deliver poll pressure and
leverage. Available in a 5 inch mouthpiece. Item
# BK-89-11095
Price $60.00 |
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LEVEL 1
This is a sweet iron comfort snaffle that has the wonderful copper
bushing roller in the center with copper inlays and
stainless steel shanks. This bit offers a greater degree of tongue relief,
encourages mouthing, yet allows for the rider to deliver pressure to
the corners, poll and leverage through the hands. Great for calming a busy horse. Available in a
4-¾ or 5 inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-11034,5
Price $80.00
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LEVEL 2/3
This is a sweet iron Mullen (Straight bar design) barrel
low part bit with copper inlays and stainless steel shanks. This bit
offers tongue relief, while giving the rider control to
deliver pressure to the corners, poll and leverage through their hands. Available 5
inch only. Item # BK-89-11065
Price $72.00 |
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LEVEL 2/3
This is a sweet iron forward tilt ported
barrel with copper inlays and stainless steel shanks. This bit offers tongue
relief and encourages mouthing, while giving the rider control to
deliver pressure to the corners, poll and leverage through their hands. Available in a 4-¾ or
5 inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-11364,5
Price $80.00 |
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LEVEL 3
This is a sweet iron low part narrow bit with copper inlays and stainless
steel shanks. This bit offers the greatest tongue relief
while giving the rider control through their hands to deliver poll and
leverage pressure.
Available 5 inch only. Item # BK-
89-11125
Price $50.00 |
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LEVEL 3
This is a sweet iron ported barrel with copper inlays and stainless steel
shanks.
This bit offers the
greatest tongue relief, encourages mouthing and offers the rider control to
deliver pressure to the corners, poll and leverage through their hands.
Available in a 4-¾ or 5 inch mouthpiece. Item #
BK-89-11334, 5
Price $75.00 |
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poll
pressure: |
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LEVEL 1
This is a slow twist snaffle of sweet iron with stainless steel
shanks. This snaffle with a slow or gentle twist on the jointed mouth gives
extra strength to the jointed mouth by presenting a much sharper action to
the corner bars and tongue. Combined with the purchase ( the rise
above the mouthpiece) with the 5 inch flat shank deliver poll pressure
and leverage through the riders hands. The nice curvature of the shank
allows for a horse to graze without being jabbed by the bit. Available 5 inch only Item # BK-89-20075
Price $60.00 |
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LEVEL 1.
This is a sweet iron snaffle with copper inlays and stainless steel
shanks. These smooth jointed mouthpiece snaffles, work on the bars, corners
and tongue. Combined with the purchase (the rise above the mouthpiece) the
5-inch flat shanks deliver poll pressure and leverage through the rider’s
hands. The nice curvature of the shank allows a horse to graze without
being jabbed by the bit. Available in a 5 inch mouthpiece. Item #
BK-89-20095 Price $50.00 |
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LEVEL 1
This is a sweet iron comfort snaffle with a wide barrel and copper inlays
with stainless steel shanks. This bit offers tongue relief and eliminates
the nutcracker action of the wide barrel. This bit gives the rider control
to deliver pressure to the corners and poll plus leverage through their
hands. The curvature of the shank allows for a horse to graze without being
jabbed by the bit. Available in a 4-¾ or 5 inch mouthpiece. Item #
BK-89-20024,5 Price $70.00 |
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LEVEL 1
This a sweet iron comfort snaffle with a copper roller and inlays with
stainless steel shanks. This bit offers a greater degree of tongue relief
and encourages mouthing. Yet, it allows the rider to deliver control
to the corners and poll and provides leverage through their hands. Great for
calming a busy horse and with curved shanks will not bang the horse in the
mouth as he grazes. Available in a 4-¾ or 5 inch mouthpiece. Item #
BK-89-20034,5 Price $80.00 |
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LEVEL 2
This is a sweet iron low port comfort snaffle with copper inlays and
stainless steel shanks. This bit offers a greater degree of tongue relief
and encourages mouthing. Yet, it allows the rider to deliver control
to the corners and poll and provides leverage through their hands. The
curved shanks will not bang the horse in the mouth as he grazes. Available
in a 4-¾ or 5 inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-20044,5 Price $75.00 |
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LEVEL 2
This is a sweet iron Mullen (Straight bar
design) triple barrel with copper inlays and stainless steel shanks.
This bit offers tongue relief and encourages mouthing, while giving the
rider control to
deliver pressure to the corners, poll and leverage through their hands. The
curved shanks will not bang the horse in the mouth as he grazes. Available in a 4-¾ or 5 inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-20314,5
Price $90.00 |
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LEVEL 2- 3
This is a sweet iron low port comfort snaffle with copper inlays and
stainless 5 inch steel shanks. This is a sweet iron forward tilt ported
barrel, with a copper inlay mouth. This bit offers a greater degree of
tongue relief and encourages mouthing. Yet, it allows the rider to
deliver control to the corners, poll and provides leverage through their
hands. The curved shanks will not bang the horse in the mouth as he grazes.
Available in a 4-¾ or 5 inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-20364,5 Price
$80.00 |
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LEVEL 3 This
is a sweet iron ported barrel with copper inlays and stainless steel hanks.
This bit offers the greatest tongue relief and encourages mouthing.
It offers the rider control to deliver pressure to the corners and poll and
provides leverage through their hands. The curved shanks will not bang the
horse in the mouth as he grazes. Available in a 5-inch mouthpiece. Item #
BK-89-20335 Price $70.00 |
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DEE RING,
EGGBUTT AND LOOSE RING
(allow for
more mouthing) BITS: The snaffle/bradoon -This group of bits, when
used on their own, operates using only the points of control within
the mouth. These are the corners, bars, tongue, and in some cases the roof.
These days the roof is seldom used for humane reasons. In general there is
little flexion of the poll or the lower jaw, and in most cases the movement
results in an upward or raising of the horse's head back towards the rider's
hands. There is a huge variety of mouthpieces available. Traditionally the snaffle had a jointed mouth,
however in more recent times there has been a movement towards the linked
and multi-linked bits. These give a gentler corner action and encourage
mouthing. There are some unusual members of the snaffle family. One of these
is the Wilson Snaffle, which was the original ride and drive snaffle. It has
now made its move to astride riding and is associated with predominantly
hunting and eventing.
Dressage* check with current rules and regulations for your
discipline |
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LEVEL 1 This is an all stainless steel comfort snaffle. This
Hunt Dee with 3 3/4 inch Dee's works on the bars, corners and tongue and
with a heavier/thicker jointed mouthpiece is quite mild. Available in a 6 inch
mouthpiece.
Acceptable for dressage*. Item # BK-88-55208
- Price $30.00 |
| Western 2 ½ inch Dees
with hook holes
and also vertical holes for either bridle attachment or to be used as a
Gag. (To properly use a bit as a gag you must use two reins, one on the
ring of the bit and the other rein attached to the piece that run through
the vertical holes of the bit, this will apply poll pressure lowering the
head where as the other will bring back up the head.) |
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LEVEL 1 This is a sweet iron comfort snaffle with copper inlays
and stainless steel Dee with 2 hooks. A
positive action with rings that allow leverage
usage. Suitable for strong free flowing horses Available in a 5 or 5 ½ inch
mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-19015 / 89-19017
Price $70.00 |
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LEVEL 1
This is a sweet iron comfort snaffle with copper rollers and inlays with
stainless steel Dee and 2 hooks. This bit offers a greater degree of tongue
relief and encourages mouthing. Yet, it allows the rider to deliver
pressure and leverage to the corners, tongue and poll. With the copper
roller this bit is wonderful for calming a busy horse. Available in a 5 or 5
½ inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-19035 / 89-19037 Price $75.00 |
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LEVEL 2
This is a sweet iron low port comfort snaffle with copper inlays and
stainless steel Dee with 2 hooks. This bit offers a greater degree of tongue
relief, encourages mouthing, yet allows the rider to deliver control to the
corners, and poll. Available in a 5-inch mouthpiece only. Item #
BK-89-19045 Price $75.00 |
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LEVEL 2
This is a sweet iron Mullen (Straight bar design) triple barrel with copper
inlays and stainless steel Dee with 2 hooks. This bit offers tongue relief
and superb mouthing and acceptance qualities. The Dee rings offer leverage
action for the rider. Available in a 5 or 5 ½ inch mouthpiece. Item #
BK-89-19315 / 89-19317 Price $75.00 |
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English Dee’s
with hook holes
and also vertical holes for either bridle attachment or to be used as a gag.
(To properly use a bit as a gag you must use two reins, one on the ring of
the bit and the other rein attached to the piece that runs through
the vertical holes of the bit. This will apply poll pressure lowering the
head where as the other will bring back up the head.) Bits 4 ½ and 4 ¾ have
a 3-inch Dee and those over will have a 3 ¾ inch Dee. |
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LEVEL 1 This is an all stainless steel comfort snaffle wide barren with
copper inlays and hook holes. A positive
action with Dee rings that allow leverage
usage. Available in a 4 ¾, 5 and 5 ½ inch
mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-22025,7
Price $70.00
Acceptable for
dressage* when ordered without the hook holes. |
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LEVEL 2
This is an all stainless steel Mullen (straight bar design)
barrel with copper inlays and hook holes. A positive action with
a gentle curve to reduce tongue pressure with Dee rings that allow leverage
usage. Available 4½, 4 ¾, 5, 5 ¼ and 5 ½
inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-22325,6,7
Price $70.00
Acceptable for
dressage* when ordered without the hook holes. |
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LEVEL 2 This is an all
stainless steel Mullen triple (straight bar design) barrel with copper
inlays and hook holes This
bit offers tongue relief and superb mouthing and acceptance qualities.
It has Dee rings that offer leverage action for the rider.
Available in a 4 ¾, 5, 5 ¼ and 5 ½ inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-22315,7
Price $80.00 |
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Eggbutt
with hook
holes and also vertical holes for either bridle attachment or to be used as
a gag. (To properly use a bit as a gag you must use two reins, one on the
ring of the bit and the other rein attached to the piece that runs
through the vertical holes of the bit. This will apply poll pressure
lowering the head where as the other will bring back up the head.)
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LEVEL 1
This in an all stainless steel
comfort snaffle wide barrel with copper inlay with hooks. A positive action
with flat rings that allow leverage
usage. Available in 4 ¾,
5 and 5 ½.mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-30025,7
Price $75.00
Acceptable for
dressage* when ordered without the hook holes.
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LEVEL 2
This is an all stainless
steel Mullen (Straight bar design) triple barrel with copper inlays and with
hooks. A positive action with
a gentle curve to reduce tongue pressure with flat rings that allow leverage
usage. Available in 4 ¾
and 5 inch mouthpiece.
Item # BK-89-30325
Price $70.00
Acceptable for
dressage* when ordered without the hook holes. |
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LEVEL 2
This in an all stainless steel comfort snaffle wide barrel with copper inlay
with hooks. This bit offers a greater degree of tongue relief, encourages
mouthing, yet allows the rider to deliver control to the corners and poll.
This bit has the low port and flat rings that allow leverage usage.
Available in 5 inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-30045 Price $70.00 |
| Loose 3-inch ring to encourage mouthing (A
Bradoon – would be a thin bit with small rings suitable for a double bridle) |
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LEVEL 1
This is a sweet
iron snaffle with stainless steel rings. This
jointed loose ring snaffle sometimes called an Irish Snaffle. Especially
suitable for strong free flowing horses with snaffle mouths.
Acceptable for dressage*.
Available 5-inch mouthpiece only.
Item # BK-89-280951
Price $35.00 |
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LEVEL 1 This is an all stainless steel bit with
rings. This
jointed loose ring snaffle sometimes called an Irish Snaffle. Especially
suitable for strong free flowing horses with snaffle mouths
Available 5 and 5 ¼ inch mouthpiece.
Acceptable for dressage*. Item # BK-89-28095,
6 Price
$35.00 |
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LEVEL 1
This is an all-stainless steel French link bit with loose rings. It is a
double-jointed bit of the French School. This classical bit incorporates a
small French link, which reduces the nutcracker action. A spectacular bit,
when coupled with loose rings. Also suitable as a bradoon, for use with a
curb bit. (A French link as a figure 8 and is thinner) Acceptable for
dressage*. Available 4 ¾, 5, 5 ¼, 5 ½ and 6 inch mouthpiece. Item #
BK-89-28105,6,7,8 Price $40.00 |
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LEVEL 1
This hollow mouth jointed French link bit with 3 inch loose rings is a
double-jointed bit of the French School. This classical bit incorporates a
small French link, which reduces the nutcracker action. A spectacular bit,
and when coupled with loose rings is considered to be one of the gentlest.
(A French link as a figure 8 and is thinner) Available in 6-inch mouthpiece.
Acceptable for dressage *Item # BK-88-29178 Price $28.00 this is a
6 inch bit |
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LEVEL 1
This is a
sweet iron comfort snaffle with copper inlays and stainless steel rings.
Suitable for strong free flowing horses, it
allows for a nice curvature around the tongue. Available in a
5-inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-280151 Price $50.00
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LEVEL 1
This is an all stainless steel comfort snaffle wide barrel with loose rings.
Suitable for strong free flowing horses, it allows for a nice curvature and
a bit more tongue relief. Available 4 ¾, 5, 5 ¼, 5 ½ and 6 inch mouthpiece.
Acceptable for dressage*. Item # BK-89-28025,6,7,8 Price $50.00 |
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SPOON
CHEEKS
in full or half. Provide a great direct rein aid by pushing contact with the
side of the horse’s face, excellent for starting and training young
horses. The
full cheek -The addition of spoons can help to prevent the bit being pulled
through the horse’s mouth. In addition, they give a directional assistance,
evoked by the rider’s rein aid, by indicating to the horse the direction the
head should face. This is specifically useful for young horses or in the
re-education of an older one. With the use of keepers, the full cheek
prevents the horse turning the bit over in his mouth and if tightly fitted
can stop a horse evading by crossing the jaw.
Poll
pressure snaffles -Within
the snaffle family, the hanging or baucher cheek gives, in addition to the
usual points of control associated with the snaffle, an additional
element of poll pressure to ask for a lowering of the horse’s head. The
lever action of the new Jumper cheek gives a greater degree of poll pressure
and introduces a lifter action to keep the horse upright and light in the
hand. |
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Full 6” Cheek with hole for rein attachment: |
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LEVEL 1
This is an all stainless steel
comfort snaffle wide barrel with copper inlay and hooks. This jointed
snaffle, requires a little more respect from horses that are slightly
more forward going. This bit is operates on the corners, bars and
tongue, It gives the rider more control, particularly when coupled with the
directional help from the full cheeks. The link in the middle
reduces the nutcracker action and encourages lightness, acceptance and
salivation and combined with the curvature eliminates unequal tongue
pressure. A good bit for
turning and speed work.
Acceptable for dressage*. Available
in 5 and 5 ½.mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-24025/7
Price $70.00 |
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Baucher
(or
hanging cheek) Unlike other cheeks, this bit exerts a degree of poll
pressure to encourage the horse to lower his head. On certain mouthpieces it
is allowed under current dressage rules. |
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LEVEL 1
This is a sweet iron
comfort snaffle wide barrel with copper inlays and stainless steel rings.
This bit couples the poll pressure of the check with the unique curvature of
the linked mouthpiece, to encourage mouthing and harmony with an element of
lowering the horse's head carriage. Acceptable for dressage*. Available in a 5 or 5 ½ inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-41025,7
Price $60.00 |
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PELHAMS -This
family of bits attempts to achieve the same results as a double bridle, but
by using only one bit.
(Pelhams attempt
to have all of the attributes of a double bridle set without the aggravation
and bulkiness.) To perform properly, they should always be used with double
reins. This single bit works on a variety of points
of control within the mouth and in addition exerts pressure on the poll and
the curb groove. Whilst not allowed in many competitions it has achieved
wide popularity and some spectacular results, particularly within the
jumping and hunting fields. (A note on Gag Pelhams: This odd combination may look cool, but is
designed to control a horses head upwards, downwards, back backwards,
sideways and out. Talk about confusion. And to add to this, three reins
must too be used to achieve this – yeah right. So to avoid undue confusion
for the horse and rider, gag pelhams should be avoided. |
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Pelham 4 ½” |
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LEVEL 1 This
is an all stainless steel comfort snaffle wide barrel with copper inlays.
This bit couples the successful action of the snaffle, which has both
the extra control and superb mouthing, with the additional power of
the Pelham cheek to give poll and curb pressure. Available in a 5 or 5 ½
inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-26025,7 Price $90.00
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Kimberwicks:
Some call them Kimblewick or Spanish jumping bits and say they perform like
a Pelham but using only one rein) Bit has a 2 position rein attachment on
Dee. |
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LEVEL 1
This is an all stainless steel comfort snaffle with a wide
barrel and copper inlays with a 2 position rein attachment.
This bit couples the poll
pressure of the check with the unique curvature of the linked mouthpiece, to
encourage mouthing and harmony with an element of lowering the horse's head
carriage giving poll and curb pressure. Available in a 5 or 5 ½ inch mouthpiece. Item # BK- 89-25025, 7
Price $90.00
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LEVEL 2 This is an
all stainless steel Mullen (Straight bar design) barrel with copper inlays
with a 2 position rein attachment. This bit couples the poll
pressure of the check with the unique curvature of the linked mouthpiece, to
encourage mouthing and harmony with an element of lowering the horse's head
carriage.
A positive action with a gentle curve to
reduce tongue pressure that allow leverage usage
giving poll and curb pressure. Available in a 5 inch only.
Item # BK-89-25325
Price $90.00 |
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DUTCH GAG /
BUBBLE BIT / 4-RING CONTINENTAL GAG: |
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3-Ring 6” Shank Combination Bit:
This bit has 4 rings, three of which allow for 3 different rein
positions (Performs like a Baucher cheek but has shank leverage). In
addition to this feature the bit has a noseband that aids in additional
communication (much like a Cavison), but is attached to the bit.
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LEVEL 1 This
is a sweet iron comfort snaffle wide barrel with copper inlay and a
stainless steel 3-ring combination - 6 inch shanks. .
This bit has 4 rings, three of which allow for 3 different rein
positions (Performs like a Baucher cheek but has shank leverage). In
addition to this feature the bit has a noseband that aids in additional
communication (much like a Cavison), but is attached to the bit.
Available in a 4 ¾ and 5-inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-31025
Price $100.00
Please note:
that the nose band is not of rawhide but a soft neo-leather pad.
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LEVEL 2 This is a sweet iron 3-ring combination bit with 6 inch
shanks that allow for 3 different rein positions. The low port comfort
snaffle (MB04) has copper inlay in the mouth.
Available in a 4 ¾ and 5-inch mouthpiece. Item # BK-89-31045
Price $100.00.
Please note:
that the nose band is not of rawhide but a soft neo-leather pad. |
