Pessoa 3-ring double-jointed BR Soft Contact bit, 14 mm
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This bit is made of solid Cuprigan—a 89% copper, 7% aluminum, 3% iron, and 1% zinc alloy—fitted with 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. Attaching the cheekpieces to the upper rings and the reins to the middle or lower ring creates a leverage effect: the lower the reins, the greater the effect.
✨ Key features
- ✔ Solid Cuprigan: its oxidation releases a taste that stimulates salivation
- ✔ Anatomical shape: pressure is distributed without 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
- Mouthpiece thickness: 14 mm
- Central ring diameter: 70 mm
- Sizes: 11.5 cm / 12.5 cm / 13.5 cm
🐎 Why choose this product?
At 14 mm, the mouthpiece remains thin enough to provide clear signals without concentrating pressure as much as a very thin mouthpiece. With a double-jointed mouthpiece, the bit consists of three parts, and the central part rests 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 rider's hand: this is not a training bit, and changing bits can never replace fundamental training.
🧴 Usage tips
Rinse the bit with clean water after each use. ⚠️ Cuprigan becomes dull and turns green as it oxidizes: this is normal for the alloy, 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, and the lower ring for a pronounced effect. Always start with the gentlest position. ⚠️ A leverage bit requires a measured 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 stretched out. ⚠️ 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 visible mouthpiece on each side.
