BR Apple Mouth 14 mm double-jointed eggbutt bit
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The Apple Mouth bit is made of plastic with a metal core and releases a subtle apple flavor when it comes into contact with saliva. The horse salivates more, which makes it easier to accept the bit. The plastic has a 90A hardness approved by the FDA: solvent-free, plasticizer-free, and non-toxic.
At 14 mm, the mouthpiece is relatively narrow, making it suitable for horses with less space in their mouths. The full-cheek snaffle has two vertical bars—the cheeks—positioned in front of the rings. They press against the cheeks and thereby reinforce the steering aids, while preventing the bit from being pulled through the mouth. The horse is easy to guide, which makes this bit suitable for young horses. A full-cheek snaffle can be fitted with keepers, which hold it in place and give it a slight leverage effect.
✨ Key features
- ✔ Apple flavor: stimulates salivation
- ✔ 14 mm mouthpiece, suitable for horses with limited mouth space
- ✔ 165 mm stainless steel cheeks
- ✔ Cheeks: press against the cheeks and reinforce the steering aids
- ✔ The bit cannot be pulled through the mouth
📋 Technical specifications
- Type: full-cheek snaffle, double-jointed
- Mouthpiece: Apple Mouth plastic with metal core, stainless steel cheeks
- Mouthpiece thickness: 14 mm
- Cheek length: 165 mm
- Sizes: 10.5 cm / 12.5 cm / 13.5 cm
🐎 Why choose this product?
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. A flavored bit has no particular mechanical action: it affects acceptance. For a horse that keeps its mouth dry and closed, this is sometimes what helps establish contact when changing the shape of the mouthpiece has made no difference.
🧴 Usage advice
Measure the width from one ring to the other, with the mouthpiece held 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. ⚠️ Check a plastic mouthpiece regularly: if it is nicked or chewed, replace it.
