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Hanging Cheek Waterford Bit
Hanging Cheek Waterford Bit the Filet Baucher is also known as the Hanging Cheek, it uses pressure on the poll as the cheek piece has an extra ring above the snaffle ring where the bridle cheek pieces are attached to, this poll pressure encourages the horse to lower the head and come on to the bit especially useful for horses that have a high head carriage. This bit has a chain type mouthpiece which...
£26.50
Show Jump Waterford 2 Ring
Show Jump Waterford 2 Ring the Continental Gag should be worn with 2 reins preferably; the first rein should be used on the snaffle ring, which is the first ring adjacent to the mouthpiece. When the first rein is attached to the snaffle rein it is used just like a loose ring hanging cheek bit, which uses poll pressure and lip pressure due to the sliding loose ring also applies various pressures in...
£26.75
Show Jump Waterford 3 Ring Bit
Show Jump Waterford Bit the Continental Gag should be worn with 2 reins preferably or a rounding; the first rein should be used on the snaffle ring, which is the first ring adjacent to the mouthpiece. When the first rein is attached to the snaffle rein it is used just like a loose ring hanging cheek bit, which uses poll pressure and lip pressure due to the sliding loose ring also applies various pressures...
£27.75
Show Jump Jointed 2 Ring Bit
Show Jump Jointed 2 Ring Bit the Continental Gag should be worn with 2 reins preferably; the first rein should be used on the snaffle ring, which is the first ring adjacent to the mouthpiece. When the first rein is attached to the snaffle rein it is used just like a loose ring hanging cheek bit, which uses poll pressure and lip pressure due to the sliding loose ring also applies various pressures in...
£24.00
Show Jump Jointed 3 Ring Gag
Show Jump Jointed 3 Ring Gag the Continental Gag should be worn with 2 reins preferably or a pelham rounding; the first rein should be used on the snaffle ring, which is the first ring adjacent to the mouthpiece. When the first rein is attached to the snaffle rein it is used just like a loose ring hanging cheek bit, which uses poll pressure and lip pressure due to the sliding loose ring also applies...
FROM £24.00
Show Jump French Link 2 Ring Gag
Show Jump French Link 2 Ring Gag the Continental Gag should be worn with 2 reins preferably; the first rein should be used on the snaffle ring, which is the first ring adjacent to the mouthpiece. When the first rein is attached to the snaffle rein it is used just like a loose ring hanging cheek bit, which uses poll pressure and lip pressure due to the sliding loose ring also applies various pressures...
£24.50
Show Jump French Link 3 Ring Gag
3 Ring French Link Gag the Continental Gag should be worn with 2 reins preferably; the first rein should be used on the snaffle ring, which is the first ring adjacent to the mouthpiece. When the first rein is attached to the snaffle rein it is used just like a loose ring hanging cheek bit, which uses poll pressure and lip pressure due to the sliding loose ring also applies various pressures in the...
FROM £24.75
Kimblewick Slotted Bit
Kimblewick Slotted Bit similar to the true Kimblewick with a Cambridge mouth, but instead of plain wire D's on the cheek, it has flat ones with slots. The object being to give a fixed rein action - the top slot is snaffle only and the lower slot curb only. In the curb position the bit becomes a strong one and should never be used by children or the inexperienced, but in the snaffle postition it is...
£39.50
Kimblewick Plain Bit
Kimblewick Plain Bit a pelham with a difference as it uses only a single rein attached to the large D cheek. With the hands held normally the action is that of a snaffle and with them held low, or with adoption of a running martingale, the action is that of a curb. The true Kimblewick has a Cambridge mouth - a low port and a plain mouthpiece. The cheeks are hinged and do not slide. It acts on the lips,...
£37.00
Pelham Hard Rubber Bit
Pelham Hard Rubber Bit the hard rubber pelham is about the most popular variety of pelham, and the modern alternative to the vulcanite pelhams. The hard rubber coating softens the action of the curved mullen mouth of this pelham bit giving space for the tongue, with no collapse on the bars and no real palate pressure. Hard rubber pelhams are best suited to horse that have enough space for a large mouthpiece...
FROM £39.50
Pelham Soft Rubber Flexi Bit
Pelham Soft Rubber Flexi Bit the flexible rubber mouth moulds around the horses mouth, giving this pelham the slightly reduced curb action of a jointed pelham, but with a far milder action in the mouth. Flexible rubber pelhams are best suited to horse that have enough space for a large mouthpiece and are ideal for novice riders using a stronger bit for the first time as the mouth is mild. Pelhams are...

£35.50
Pelham Waterford Bit
Pelham Waterford Bit the pelham uses a variety of pressures, which all in all seem to work together to prove a very useful bit. Basically the Pelham is an incorporation of the Weymouth and bradoon, and should theoretically be used with 2 reins. the first rein is attached to the snaffle rein, and the second rein attached to the ring at the bottom of the shank, when the first rein is used the Pelham...

FROM £35.75
Pelham Swales 3 in 1 Bit
Pelham Swales 3 in 1 Bit the Swales Pelham bit is suitable for strong horses that are inclined to lean down. It is not suitable for a Novice rider or horse that does not fully understand the aids. It is extremely popular bit with the showing and driving fraternity and is often used in other disciplines for faster work on an experienced horse that is over enthusiastic. This is the only Pelham that removes...

£47.50
Pelham Coscoquero Roller Mouth Bit
Pelham Coscoquero Roller Mouth Bit the coscoquero pelham is a high ported pelham with a central copper wheel in the middle. The Coscoquero if useful for horses that try to get their tongue over the bit or lean, and can also have the action of raising the horses head. Pelham bits are designed to be used with two reins, the 'snaffle' rein on the larger ring which should have a constant contact,...

£49.50
Pelham Jointed Bit
Pelham Jointed Bit the nutcracker action of the joint makes it far stronger than would be the case with a Mullen or Cambridge mouth. Useful for forward going types. Use either with 2 reins or roundings and 1 rein, for less curb action.
£39.75
Pelham French Link Bit
Pelham French Link Bit the french link mouthpiece lays across the horses tongue, relieving the nutcracker action and preventing palate pressure. The broken mouthpiece of the french link can effect the way the curb comes into play and lessen the direct action of the curb, but putting more pressure on the bars of the mouth and possibly the palate. Pelham bits are designed to be used with two reins, the...
£32.25
Pelham Show
Pelham Show The Loose ring show pelham is widely used in showing as an alternative to the Weymouth and Bradoon, it is a neat looking bit, a popular bit for the showing fraternity. ... The Pelham bit is often used for horses that prove to strong in a snaffle, the leverage of the cheeks with the curb chain give a bit more action.
£27.25
Pelham Mullen Mouth Bit
Pelham Mullen Mouth Bit the mullen mouth pelham is one of the most basic pelhams, and preferable to the more popular hard rubber or vulcanite pelhams for horses with a large tongue or small mouth. The curved mullen mouth of this pelham bit gives space for the tongue, with no collapse on the bars and no real palate pressure. Pelhams are designed to be used with two reins, the 'snaffle' rein on the larger...
£41.50
Nylon In Hand Snaffle Bit
Nylon In Hand Snaffle Bit this Nylon snaffle with brass/silver rings is a bit suitable for in hand work only, and is a good bit to start mouthing a youngster with. The nylon snaffle has small rings that are less likely to get caught up if the young horse rubs his mouth on anything, and the mouthpiece is warm to the touch and not too thick as to feel uncomfortable. The brass/silver ring nylon snaffle...

£7.95
Loose Ring Thin Jointed Bradoon Bit
Loose Ring Thin Jointed Bradoon Bit is a simple piece that acts in a similar manner to a Snaffle bit. Bradoons are generally used in conjunction with a curb bit, and when used together the bradoon should be 1/4" to 1/2" longer than the curb for them to both lie comfortably in the mouth. A bradoon can be used on its own, specifically for ponies as the rings are smaller than those of a normal sized snaffle...
£13.00
Sliding Weymouth Bit Set
Sliding Weymouth Bit Set it gives a relatively mild curb action. The sliding cheek passes through the mouthpiece and allows the same principle of action as a gag. With strong contact to the curb rein attached to the lower ring, the mouthpiece is eased up the cheek of the bit as far as the slot will allow - the longer the space between the top and bottom of the slot (neck) of the cheek, the greater...
£56.50
Fixed Weymouth Bit Set
Fixed Weymouth Bit Set the mouth is of medium thickness affording reasonable baring surface on the tongue and bars. The fixed cheeks give a positive action and the mouthpiece cannot move up the cheek so the vice like action of sliding mouth is removed. It acts on the corners of the lips, tongue, bars, chin groove and poll. The bridle head is attached to the loops at the top of the cheek and the reins...
£56.50
Cheltenham Gag
Cheltenham Gag a traditional cheltenham gag, jointed mouthpiece on havana leather runner sides. The cheltenham gag has holes in the eggbutt cheeks to accept a gag cheek. The gag cheek 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. Gags work...
£51.50
Hackamore German Rubber Bit
Hackamore German Rubber Bit rubber nose hackamores are ideal for use on sensitive or difficult horses and work by applying pressure on the nose, jaw and poll. Used carefully they can be very effective. Sometimes used if your horse has problems with bitting or maybe a sore mouth for various reasons, effectively you are riding in a bitless bridle but with the arch of the side shank giving you the leverage...
£29.95
Chifney Bit
Chifney Bit or commonly known as an anti rearing bit. The chifney can be clipped onto the three D's of the headcollar, and the U shaped mouth digs into the tongue if the horse tries to rear. Not a kind bit, as it is thin and therefore very sharp and needs to be used carefully. You could purchase a bradoon strap to use with this chifney or simply purchase one that is complete with the chifney sewn onto...
£19.25
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Buckley Bits based in Northampton have been supplying quality stainless steel horse bits, stirrup irons and horse essentials for many years. All the horse bits are carefully made and engineered to a high standard. From the latest blue sweet iron bits to snaffles, eggbutts, full cheeks and pelhams, Buckley Bits offer a marvellous choice for the horse owner.
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