BR Soft Contact double-jointed Pessoa three-ring bit, 16 mm

This bit is made of solid Cuprigan—a 89% copper, 7% aluminum, 3% iron, and 1% zinc alloy—mounted on stainless steel rings. As it oxidizes, the material releases a pleasant smell and taste. Its anatomical shape follows the contours of the mouth and distributes pressure gently and evenly.

This bit has an additional ring at the top and bottom. By attaching the cheekpieces to the upper rings and the reins to the middle or lower ring, you create a leverage effect: the lower the reins are attached, the greater the effect.

✨ Key features

• ✔ Solid Cuprigan: its oxidation releases a taste that stimulates salivation
• ✔ Anatomical shape: pressure is distributed without concentrated pressure points
• ✔ Multiple rein positions: the leverage effect can be adjusted
• ✔ 70 mm central ring

📋 Technical specifications

• Type: 3-ring Pessoa bit, double-jointed
• Material: solid Cuprigan (89% copper, 7% aluminum, 3% iron, 1% zinc), stainless steel rings
• Bit thickness: 16 mm
• Central ring diameter: 70 mm
• Sizes: 11.5 cm / 12.5 cm / 13.5 cm

🐎 Why choose this product?

At 16 mm, the mouthpiece distributes pressure over a larger surface area and is less noticeable—which partly offsets the leverage effect of the ring configuration. With a double-jointed bit, the mouthpiece consists of three parts, and the central section lies flat on the tongue. This creates more pressure on the tongue than a single-jointed bit, but eliminates the V-shaped effect toward the palate. ⚠️ The supplier recommends this bit for horses that are hard-mouthed. A leverage effect multiplies the pressure applied by the hand: this is not a training bit, and changing bits never replaces thorough foundational work.

🧴 Usage advice

Rinse the bit with clean water after each use. ⚠️ Cuprigan tarnishes and turns green as it oxidizes: this is the alloy's normal behavior, not a defect, and it should not be removed with an abrasive product. Choose the rein position at the attachment point: the middle ring for a moderate effect, or the lower ring for a stronger effect. Always start with the gentlest position. ⚠️ A leverage bit requires a controlled hand and is best used with roundings, which are mandatory in competition when using a Pessoa. Measure the width from one ring to the other, with the mouthpiece pulled straight. ⚠️ A bit that is too narrow pinches the corners of the mouth; one that is too wide moves around in the mouth and knocks against the teeth. Allow approximately half a centimeter of mouthpiece to show on each side.