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...
Blue Sweet Iron Hanging Cheek Lozenge Horse Bit
Blue Sweet Iron Hanging Cheek Lozenge Horse Bit a new addition to our range of bits at Townfields, 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. Blue sweet iron bits are a warmer metal and along with the brass alloy lozenge this will help the horse to salivate...
Happy Mouth Dressage Eggbutt Straight Bit
Happy Mouth Dressage Eggbutt Straight Bit apple scented, tough, non-toxic, flexible mouth with reinforcing stainless steel. The Straight bar is a very mild mouthpiece; it is an unvarying mouthpiece, which means the pressure on the mouth doesn't change very much, as it is a fixed mouthpiece. The bit puts pressure on the tongue and lips (corner of the mouth), it does use slight pressure on the bars depending...
Happy Mouth Show Jump Jointed Bit 3 Ring
Happy Mouth Show Jump Jointed Bit apple scented, tough, non-toxic, flexible mouth with reinforcing stainless steel. 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...
Happy Mouth Hanging Cheek Jointed Bit
Happy Mouth Hanging Cheek Jointed Bit apple scented, tough, non-toxic, flexible mouth with reinforcing stainless steel. The Hanging Cheek is also known as the Filet Baucher, 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...
Happy Mouth Show Jump Straight Bit 3 Ring
Happy Mouth Show Jump Straight Bit apple scented, tough, non-toxic, flexible mouth with reinforcing stainless steel. The Straight bar is a very mild mouthpiece; it is an unvarying mouthpiece, which means the pressure on the mouth doesn't change very much, as it is a fixed mouthpiece. The bit puts pressure on the tongue and lips (corner of the mouth), it does use slight pressure on the bars depending...
D Copper Roller Bit
D Copper Roller Bit is often used for horses that need something stronger than a jointed bit because they lean or try to grab the bit. The alternating stainless steel and copper rollers set along the mouthpiece of the snaffle, allow the bit to roll up the mouth, and help to prevent the horses from grabbing it between the teeth. The jointed mouthpiece of the copper roll D cheek gives a nutcracker action...
Shires Sweet Iron Lozenge Flat Ring Eggbutt Bit 5307
Shires Sweet Iron Lozenge Flat Ring Eggbutt Bit 5307
The fixed rings prevent pinching, whilst the sweet iron mouthpiece encourages salivation. The lozenge avoids a nutcracker action.
Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 55mm (4.5", 5"), 75mm (5.5", 6").
Sweet iron mouthpieces are designed to oxidize to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing. The addition of...
Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring Lozenge Horse Bit
Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring Lozenge Horse Bit a new addition to the bit range at Townfields the blue sweet iron loose ring is a useful training bit, kind to the mouth and without the nutcracker action of a jointed bit it can help them to stay more settled. The double joint is often favoured by horses as the lack of palette pressure makes the bit more comfortable and relieves pressure on the horses bars....
Blue Sweet Iron Tom Thumb Lozenge Horse Bit
Blue Sweet Iron Tom Thumb Lozenge Horse Bit a popular bit amongst showjumpers or owners of forward going types being similar in action to an American gag but without the action of the mouthpiece being raised up in the horses mouth. The neat shank of the Blue Tom Thumb bit gives leverage and encourages the horse to keep his carriage lower as well as providing brakes. The combination of blue sweet iron...
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...
Loose Ring Lozenge Snaffle Brass Alloy
Loose Ring Lozenge Snaffle Brass Alloy this is a kind loose ring lozenge bit with a sweetie shape centre. Ideal for schooling withouth the nutcracker action. The loose rings discourages the horse from leaning on the bit whilst the lozenge softens the contact. A very popular schooling bit which is kind on the mouth and not too chunky in style, a slightly warmer in the mouth bit made from brass alloy...
JP Korsteel Stainless Steel French Link Eggbutt Snaffle Bit
JP Korsteel Stainless Steel French Link Eggbutt Snaffle Bit features the popular French link mouthpiece which works well when combined with Eggbutt bits; it provides a more even distribution of pressure on the tongue, bars and lips when compared to a single-jointed snaffle, therefore a slightly more mild bit in comparison to a single jointed bit. The Eggbutt cheeks are fixed which gives more stability,...
Blue Sweet Iron Loop Ring Lozenge Horse Bit
Blue Sweet Iron Loop Ring Lozenge Horse Bit a new addition to the Townfields range, this loop ring blue wilkie style snaffle bit is a very popular bit for ponies or horses in need of a little extra brakes. The loop ring show snaffle has an action similar to a continental, utilising pressure on the poll and raising the bit in the horses mouth to achieve additional control without resorting to a stronger...
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.
Eggbutt French Snaffle Bit
Eggbutt French Snaffle Bit this french link eggbutt snaffle is made from stainless steel using the investment cast, lost wax method for the highest quality finish. The french link is often confused with the Dr Bristol as both have a plate in the middle, but the french link snaffle is at the mild end of the bitting spectrum. The centre plate in a french link eggbutt is shaped and lies flat on the horses...
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 + Hanging Cheek Peanut Link Bit
EquiKind + Hanging Cheek Peanut Link Bit the hanging cheek exerts a little poll pressure to encourage flexion. The peanut link distributes pressure over both the tongue and bars of the mouth to encourage mouthing and contact.
Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Cheek height: 110mm.
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 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").
Fulmer Snaffle Bit
Fulmer Snaffle Bit a full cheek, eggbutt side plain snaffle with loose wire rings. This bit is excellent for schooling and has a nice thickness of mouth. The long cheeks prevent the bit being pulled through the mouth and the eggbutt sides protect the corners of the mouth, while the loose rings give more play to the mouth and encourages the horse to mouth and therefore keep a moist mouth that is responsive....
Full Cheek French Bit
Full Cheek French Bit this is an eggbutt sided, full ball cheek snaffle, with a double jointed mouthpiece connected by a flat plate, that removes the nutcracker action of a single joint. The eggbutt sides give a cushioned effect to the sides of the mouth prevent pinching or chaffing; while the full cheeks ensure that the mouthpiece remains central in the mouth and cannot be pulled through. They also...
Townfields Tongue Grid with Strap
Townfields Tongue Grid with Strap, wire stainless steel tongue grid complete with a havana leather bradoon strap sewn on. Adjustable on the one near side so could shorten down to fit a Cob size too. Helps to prevent horse's getting their tongues over the bit.
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...
D Rubber Jointed Bit
D Rubber Jointed Bit this rubber covered jointed snaffle is a fairly mild bit, often seen on young horses, particularly racehorses. The D cheek rubber covered jointed snaffle is a useful bit for green horses, as the flat cheek helps to prevent the bit from being dragged through the horses mouth. This D cheek snaffle has a rubber covered jointed mouthpiece which cushions the effect of the nutcracker...
Happy Mouth Show Jump Straight Bit 2 Ring
Happy Mouth Show Jump Straight Bit 2 Ring apple scented, tough, non-toxic, flexible mouth with reinforcing stainless steel. The Straight bar is a very mild mouthpiece; it is an unvarying mouthpiece, which means the pressure on the mouth doesn't change very much, as it is a fixed mouthpiece. The bit puts pressure on the tongue and lips (corner of the mouth), it does use slight pressure on the bars depending...
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.
Shires Sweet Iron Full Cheek Snaffle with Lozenge Bit 5302
Shires Sweet Iron Full Cheek Snaffle with Lozenge Bit
The sweet iron and copper link aid salivation and acceptance. The full cheeks assist with steering, making this a great bit for young horses.
Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Cheek height: 160mm.
Sweet iron mouthpieces are designed to oxidize to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing.
The addition of copper to the mouth ensures...
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 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 + 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").
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...
Collegiate Gag Runners
The Collegiate Gag Runners are high quality and perfect for replacing existing gag runners or using on your new gag.
Hanging Cheek Eggbutt Bit
Hanging Cheek Eggbutt Bit 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. The single joint puts pressure on the sides of the tongue, on the lips and on the bars due to the nutcracker....
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...
Happy Mouth Loose Ring Peanut Bit
Happy Mouth Loose Ring Peanut Bit apple scented, tough, non-toxic, flexible mouth with reinforcing stainless steel. The loose rings snaffles make a more mobile bit than an eggbutt or fixed cheek bit, which should encourage your horse to keep a relaxed jaw and mouth the bit. The loose ring may be useful if your horse leans on the bit, or takes hold, as the bit is always movable so the horse cannot take...
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").
Hackamore English Bit
Hackamore English Bit 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 for control....
Full Cheek Eggbutt Bit
Full Cheek Eggbutt Bit an eggbutt sided ball, full cheek plain snaffle, which differs only in its action from a Fulmer in so that the D ring gives a more direct action and eliminates some of the play of the mouth. Acts on the corners of the mouth, which are cushioned by the eggbutt sides; the tongue with a single joint nutcracker action, and the bars, with pressure on the outside of the face for guidance.
Loose Ring Breaking Snaffle Bit
Loose Ring Breaking Snaffle Bit the loose ring mouthing bits are a bit used to mouth young horses. The straight solid mouthpiece is smooth one side, and ridged the other and can be used either way around. The ridged side acts more on the bars, so it is far more usual to start youngsters off with the kinder, smooth side against the bars of the mouth. In the centre of the mouthing bit, there is a set...
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 + 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").
Townfields Bit Burr
Townfields Bit Burr a bristle bit pricker to help with a one sided horse. This bit burr can be put onto one side of the bit and when pressure is applied on the opposite rein this helps encourage the horse that way. A very good quality Bit burr, English leather not at all flimsy and a popular Townfields Saddlers product.
Loop Ring Waterford Bit
Loop Ring Waterford Bit this loop ring wilkie style waterford bit is a very popular bit for ponies in need of extra brakes. The wilkie snaffle has an action similar to a continental, utilising pressure on the poll and raising the bit in the horses mouth to achieve additional control. The loop ring applies this action but to a milder degree, and with a much neater cheek, which is why it has found such...
Fulmer French Link Snaffle Bit
Fulmer French Link Snaffle Bit a full cheek, eggbutt side plain snaffle with loose rings. This bit is excellent for schooling and has a nice thickness of mouth. The long cheeks prevent the bit being pulled through the mouth and the eggbutt sides protect the corners of the mouth, while the loose rings give more play to the mouth and encourages the horse to mouth and therefore keep a moist mouth that...
Full Cheek Dorado Waterford Bit
Full Cheek Dorado Waterford Bit the full cheek waterford in a copper alloy to encourage salivation can be a comfortable bit for a horse as long as the rider has sympathetic hands. This full cheek bit has a chain type mouthpiece which has ball shaped links linked together, the bit is floppy and mobile in everyway, it is completely movable in all directions.The Waterford mouthpiece has proved one of...
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...
