Shires Bits
Shires Sweet Iron Double Jointed Pelham Bit 523
Shires Sweet Iron Double Jointed Pelham Bit pelham's work on the poll, corners, bars, tongue and chin groove. This bit will assist control but the jointed mouthpiece will lessen the nutcracker action and the copper and sweet iron will encourage the horse to be softer. Encourages softness in the mouth. Sweet iron bits are designed to oxidise to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing. The addition...
Shires Sweet Iron Hanging Cheek Snaffle Bit 522
Shires Sweet Iron Hanging Cheek Snaffle Bit a useful bit to give a small amount of poll pressure. This bit aids with control by applying a light pressure on the poll to encourage a lower head carriage whilst still being a snaffle. Sweet iron bits are designed to oxidise to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing. The addition of copper inserts further increases their acceptance.
Shires Sweet Iron Loose Ring Copper Lozenge Bit 510
Shires Sweet Iron Loose Ring Copper Lozenge Bit 510 one of the most popular bits we sell, helps to salivate and relax. The copper lozenge sweet iron snaffle (also known as the copper french link bradoon) is one of the most popular bits we sell. The copper lozenge sweet iron snaffle is useful for horses with large tongues or small mouths, as the lack of nutcracker action helps them to stay more settled....
Shires Sweet Iron Two Ring Gag Bit 520
Shires Sweet Iron Two Ring Gag Bit a two ring gag allows you to move the rein between the main ring and bottom ring to give more control. Whilst the sweet iron and copper assists the horse to be softer in the mouth. Sweet iron bits are designed to oxidise to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing. The addition of copper inserts further increases their acceptance.
Shires Sweet Iron Bevel Bit 519
Shires Sweet Iron Bevel Bit this bit allows the rein to be attached to a definite part of the bit ring and aids with control. Sweet iron bits are designed to oxidise to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing. The addition of copper inserts further increases their acceptance.
Shires Sweet Iron Show Jump Waterford Four Ring Gag 5226
Shires Sweet Iron Show Jump Waterford Four 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...
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Bevel with Roller Link 6356
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Bevel with Roller Link allows mild leverage and offers a little more control, promoting outline, head carriage and responsiveness. The loose brass alloy discs in the centre can help to soothe a fussy tongued horse. Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 55mm (4.5", 5"), 65mm (5.5").
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Flat Eggbutt with Lozenge 6362
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Flat Eggbutt with Lozenge have fixed rings which prevent pinching, whilst the brass alloy double joint distributes pressure over both the tongue and bars of the mouth to encourage mouthing and contact. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 55mm (4.5", 5"), 75mm (5.5", 6").
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Full Cheek with Lozenge 6360
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Full Cheek with Lozenge assist with steering, whilst the lozenge prevents the nutcracker action of a single joint. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 160mm.
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring with Lozenge 5213
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring with Lozenge can discourage fixing and leaning as it has much more movement than a fixed cheek to follow the angle of the tongue. The shaped lozenge offers even pressure and encourages mouthing and contact. Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 65mm.
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring with Mullen Mouth 6357
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring with Mullen Mouth is very stable in the horse?s mouth. It has a medium port creating space for the tongue and relieving pressure. Mouthpiece thickness: 12mm. Cheek height: 65mm.
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Universal with Roller Link 6339
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Universal with Roller Link Combines poll pressure and leverage, for a mild gag action. The loose brass alloy discs in the centre can help to soothe a fussy tongued horse. Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 115mm (4.5", 5"), 130mm (5.5").
Shires Full Cheek Snaffle with Copper Peanut 6328
Shires Full Cheek Snaffle with Copper Peanut is a great bit for schooling. The peanut copper link in this bit provides a warm metal for the horses mouth and also helps to encourage salivation. Mouthpiece thickness: 13mm. Cheek height: 165mm.
Shires Tom Thumb with Copper Lozenge 6318
Shires Tom Thumb with Copper Lozenge works by putting pressure on the poll and the tongue. Attaching the reins to the lower rings will increase severity, it should be used with care. Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Cheek height: 135mm.
Shires Two Ring Copper Lozenge Gag 528
Shires Two Ring Copper Lozenge Gag allows the rein to be placed on either the main ring or smaller lower ring for more leverage whilst the copper lozenge encourages the horse to salivate. The 5" and smaller sizes of this bit have smaller rings to ensure the bit remains in proportion. Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Cheek height: 120mm (4.5", 5"), 145mm (5.5", 6").
EquiKind + Bevel Jointed Mouth Bit
EquiKind + Bevel Jointed Mouth Bit the EquiKind+ bevel bit allows mild leverage with a lozenge to encourage a softer contact. The rings are larger on the 5" and 5.5" so the bit remains in proportion with larger horse heads.
Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 55mm (4.5", 5"), 65mm (5.5").
EquiKind + Eggbutt Peanut Link Bit
EquiKind + Eggbutt Peanut Link Bit the EquiKind+ peanut link helps to encourage a softer contact. Eggbutt rings are ideal for horses with sensitive lips.
Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 55mm (4.5"), 75mm (5", 5.5").
EquiKind + Full Cheek Peanut Link Bit
EquiKind + Full Cheek Peanut Link Bit this EquiKind+ bit has a lozenge to encourage a softer contact and full cheeks to aid with steering.
Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 165mm.
EquiKind + Pelham Peanut Link Bit
EquiKind + Pelham Peanut Link Bit this double jointed pelham is often used to help control. The double joint with lozenge will soften the nutcracker action.
Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 115mm (4.5"), 130mm (5"), 140mm (5.5").
EquiKind + Three Ring Dutch Gag Jointed Mouth Bit
EquiKind + Three Ring Dutch Gag Jointed Mouth Bit this bit is useful when control is an issue with the three rings offering leverage options to increase the severity. The 5" and smaller sizes of this bit have smaller rings to ensure the bit remains in proportion.
Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 145mm (4.5", 5"), 180mm (5.5").
EquiKind + Universal Jointed Mouth Bit
EquiKind + Universal Jointed Mouth Bit combines poll pressure and leverage encouraging the horse to lower it head.The single joint gives a nutcracker action on the tongue and bars of the mouth.
Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 115mm (4.5", 5"), 130mm (5.5").
EquiKind +Loose Ring Peanut Link Bit
EquiKind + Loose Ring Peanut Link Bit this loose ring EquiKind+ snaffle offers more movement in the horse's mouth and helps to discourage leaning on the bit.
Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 50mm (4.5"), 65mm (5", 5.5").
EquiKind Jointed Eggbutt Flat Ring Bit
EquiKind Jointed Eggbutt Flat Ring Bit This jointed eggbutt has a strong, durable EquiKind covering to make it gentle on the horse's mouth. Apple flavoured.
Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 73mm.
EquiKind Mullen Full Cheek Snaffle Bit
EquiKind Mullen Full Cheek Snaffle Bit this tasty apple flavoured EquiKind mouth bit has full cheeks to help with steering.
Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 165mm.
EquiKind Peanut Two Ring Gag Bit
EquiKind Peanut Two Ring Gag Bit this two ring gag allows the rein to be moved, increasing the leverage if needed. The peanut ensures the mouthpiece will not come in to contact with the palate when in action making it more comfortable and the apple flavour makes this EquiKind bit easy to accept.
Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 120mm (4.5", 5"), 145mm (5.5").
EquiKind Ripple Eggbutt Bit
EquiKind Ripple Eggbutt Bit the eggbutt rings on this bit prevent pinching while the EquiKind mullen mouth is mild. The ripples on the mouthpiece add a little pressure for extra control, whilst the apple flavour makes it very palatable.
Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 70mm.
EquiKind Three Ring Jointed Dutch Gag Bit
EquiKind Three Ring Jointed Dutch Gag Bit the EquiKind apple flavoured mouthpiece on this bit makes it more comfortable in the horse's mouth. The three rings cheeks allow leverage. The 5" and smaller sizes of this bit have smaller rings to ensure the bit remains in proportion.
Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 150mm (4.5", 5"), 180mm (5.5").