The Happy Mouth Show Jump Jointed Bit features an apple-scented, tough, non-toxic, flexible mouth with reinforcing stainless steel.
The Continental Gag should be worn with two 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. It also applies various pressures in the mouth depending on the mouthpiece it is in conjunction with.
When the second rein is attached to the ring below, the pressures are increased as the lower rings produce more leverage. If using two reins, this bit can function as a hanging cheek bit, and then when more help is required, the second rein can be brought into play. If the bit is only used with one rein on the lower ring, then the pressure is applied constantly, and no pressure release is available for the horse.
The single joint puts pressure on the sides of the tongue, on the lips, and on the bars due to the nutcracker action. Single jointed bits may also have a head raising action, so they would be less suitable for your horse if they ride with a high head carriage or above the bit.
Features:
- Apple scented
- Tough and non-toxic
- Flexible mouth with stainless steel reinforcement
- 2-ring Continental Gag design