Neue Schule Turtle Top Universal Bit (7023U)
Neue Schule Turtle Top Universal Bit (7023U) the anatomy-inspired double jointed bit design with enhanced mouthpiece stability, through optimised alignment of the mouthpiece surfaces to the tongue and palate. The Turtle TopTM link shape takes inspiration from the shell of the Box turtle. This flattened dome shaped link lowers palate pressure and prevents the cannons from being pushed upwards above...
Neue Schule Turtle Tactio with Flex Loose Ring Bit (7011)
Neue Schule Turtle Tactio with Flex Loose Ring Bit (7011) This bold TongueSMART™ design focuses rein pressure to the central part of the tongue whilst diverting pressure away from the sensitive regions near the bars. The unique central ‘Turtle’ link brings the proximal ends of the cannons to their closest separation possible. The Flex ™ concept of widening the surfaces that...
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...
Dressage Eggbutt French Snaffle Bit
Dressage Eggbutt French Snaffle Bit a small ring dressage eggbutt snaffle with french link. Perfect either to use as the bradoon bit with a weymouth bit, or in the smaller sizes, perfect for small ponies.
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...
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...
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...
Loose Ring Dorado Thin French Link Horse Bit
Loose Ring Dorado Thin French Link Horse Bit in a copper alloy to encourage salivation this can be a comfortable bit for a horse. The french link has a kind central plate avoiding the nutcracker action of a jointed bit. Overall a good schooling bit in a slightly thinner version.
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....
Happy Mouth Eggbutt Jointed Bit
Happy Mouth Eggbutt Jointed Bit apple scented, tough, non-toxic, flexible mouth with reinforcing stainless steel. The single joint puts pressure on the sides of the tongue, on the lips and on the bars due to the nutcracker. The single jointed bits also may have a head raising action so would be less suitable for your horse if they ride with a high head carriage or above the bit.
Loose Ring French Thin Bit
Loose Ring French Thin Bit this bit suits horses with large tongues or small mouths, and those that tend to lean on thicker bits. The loose ring french link is often favoured by horses as the lack of palette pressure makes the bit more comfortable and relieves pressure on the horses bars. Often wrongly mistaken for a Dr Bristol, the french link snaffle is a very kind bit, as the central plate is shaped...
Blue Sweet Iron Universal Lozenge Horse Bit
Blue Sweet Iron Universal Lozenge Horse Bit a new addition here at Townfields. The blue sweet iron universal is suitable for forward going types with a slight poll action and leverage when the rein is placed on the bottom ring. The lozenge centre has no nutcracker action so kinder to the horse. Blue sweet iron bits are a warmer metal and along with the brass alloy lozenge this will help the horse to...
Full Cheek Breaking Bit
Full Cheek Breaking Bit the mouthing bit with players is the traditional breaking in bit, normally a rubber type bit is introduced first and then a mouthing bit would be replaced, the jointed mouthing bit has 2 joints, which means the pressure of the bit is distributed over both the tongue and bars of the mouth. Because the mouthpiece has two joints, it shouldn't cause any interference with the roof...
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...
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...
Loop Ring Show Bit
Loop Ring Show Bit this loop ring wilkie style snaffle bit is a very popular bit for ponies in need of 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 with resorting to a stronger mouthpiece. The loop ring applies this action but to a milder degree, and with a much neater...
Neue Schule Turtle Top Loose Ring Bit (7023)
Neue Schule Turtle Top Loose Ring Bit (7023) the anatomy-inspired double jointed bit design with enhanced mouthpiece stability, through optimised alignment of the mouthpiece surfaces to the tongue and palate. The Turtle TopTM link shape takes inspiration from the shell of the Box turtle. This flattened dome shaped link lowers palate pressure and prevents the cannons from being pushed upwards above...
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Pelham Bit 16mm (80237p)
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Pelham Bit 16mm (80237p) a popular bit in the show ring incorporating the NS Tranz Angled Lozenge mouthpiece. This Pelham is designed to be comfortable promoting a round outline and lift up from the shoulder. Often sourced for control and self-carriage, this Pelham usually gives more feel and response as opposed to a standard solid mouthpiece that often encourages fixing...
Happy Mouth Full Cheek Peanut Bit
Happy Mouth Full Cheek Peanut Bit apple scented, tough, non-toxic, flexible mouth with reinforcing stainless steel. Full Cheek bits are a fixed cheek bit, this may be useful for horses that are a bit unsure of the bit as it doesn't move around to much in the mouth, it should encourage the horse to stretch into the contact. A fixed bit would be less suitable if your horse is prone to leaning or taking...
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Snaffle Bit 16mm (8023)
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Snaffle Bit 16mm (8023) the NS Tranz mouthpiece is ergonomically designed for both comfort and communication. A very popular comfortable mouthpiece that promotes feel and responsiveness encouraging a soft sustainable contact. Our short link NS Tranz Angled Lozenge is aligned, uniquely, at 20° to the bore axes of the cheeks. When a contact is taken, the smoothly...
Eggbutt Hollow Mouth Snaffle Bit
Eggbutt Hollow Mouth Snaffle Bit with a jointed mouthpiece is made from stainless steel using the investment cast, lost wax method for the highest quality finish. The eggbutt hollow mouth jointed snaffle is thought to be one of the simplest bits, and can be good for novice horses or riders as the eggbutt cheek prevents too much vibration from the riders rein being felt by the horse.The lightweight...
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Full Cheek Bit 16mm (8023fc)
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Full Cheek Bit 16mm (8023fc) this bit helps reinforces the turning aid and helps with straightness and direction. The upper cheeks may be fixed to the cheek pieces with Fulmer Loops to exert gentle poll pressure (head lowering). Excellent for directional control. Good for faster work as the mouthpiece will not slide across the mouth when turning, also good for young...
Happy Mouth Show Jump Jointed Bit 2 Ring
Happy Mouth Show Jump Jointed Bit 2 Ring 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...
Loose Ring Jointed Bradoon Bit
Loose Ring 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 Read more. 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...
Stubben Pelham Roundings
Stubben Pelham Roundings these roundings are very neat in size. Forming a small loop on a pelham bit to save using two reins.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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 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...
Happy Mouth Eggbutt Straight Bit
Happy Mouth 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...
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...
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Baucher Bit 14mm (8022b)
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Baucher Bit 14mm (8022b) if your horse is constantly resisting and coming above the bit the action of the NS Baucher shows him the way down by employing mild poll pressure. Simultaneously the mouthpiece lifts up within the mouth taking pressure off the tongue and bars. Dressage Legal
Happy Mouth Full Cheek Jointed Bit
Happy Mouth Full Cheek Jointed Bit apple scented, tough, non-toxic, flexible mouth with reinforcing stainless steel. Full Cheek bits are a fixed cheek bit, this may be useful for horses that are a bit unsure of the bit as it doesn't move around to much in the mouth, it should encourage the horse to stretch into the contact. A fixed bit would be less suitable if your horse is prone to leaning or taking...
Happy Mouth Peanut Hanging Cheek Bit
Happy Mouth Peanut Hanging Cheek 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...
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Bevel Bit 14mm (8022bev)
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Bevel Bit 14mm (8022bev) a very popular bit in the show ring - if you need more control than an ordinary snaffle then the NS Beval has a mild lever action. This causes the cheeks to tilt forwards and the mouthpiece to lift up. The horse simultaneously feels the poll pressure and the upward action of the bit within the mouth. It is very effective for horses or ponies...
Loose Ring Magennis Snaffle Bit
Loose Ring Magennis Snaffle Bit is made from stainless steel using the investment cast lost wax method, and inset with copper rollers to enhance palatability. The loose ring magennis snaffle is similar in action to the loose ring snaffle except, the square mouthpiece is sharper on the horses bars, and the copper rollers help to prevent the horse from crossing its jaw as an evasion to the riders aids.
Sweet Iron Copper Ring Pelham Bit
Sweet Iron Copper Ring Pelham Bit this pelham works on the poll, corners, bars, tongue and chin groove. This bit will assist control but the jointed mouthpiece will lessen the nutcracker action. The copper and sweet iron inlaid parts and rings will encourage the horse to be softer. Sweet iron bits are designed to oxidise to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing. The addition of copper inserts...
Happy Mouth Straight Pelham Bit
Happy Mouth Straight Pelham Bit this bit is designed to be used with two reins or pelham roundings are required to ride with a single rein. Pelhams are more popular for forward going types with more leverage and curb action too. This product has a flexible mouth, which by its very nature, is more easily damaged than metal by chewing types but remains a choice by riders not wanting the nutcracker action...
Loose Ring Hollow Jointed Bit
Loose Ring Hollow Jointed Bit these loose ring jointed snaffles have long been regarded as one of the kindest bits to ride your horse in and a lot of youngsters are put into them after breaking. They have lost favour in the modern bitting world as more is now known about the horses mouth, and generally there is less room for a thick bit to sit comfortably. Larger horses with plenty of space for a bit...
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.
Neue Schule Verbindend 12mm Bit (9010)
Neue Schule Verbindend 12mm Bit (9010) heavy on the forehand, the NS Verbindend greatly emphasises the signals through the rein. By encouraging clarity of the aids, and promoting a true outline the freedom through the shoulder can be developed, thus promoting self carriage and thoroughness. The NS Verbindend eradicates tongue evasions by creating a channel for the tongue to lie in allowing the horse...
Pelham French Link Rugby Bit
Pelham French Link Rugby Bit the Rugby Pelham is widely used in showing as an alternative to the Weymouth and bradoon. It gives the look of a double bridle as this bit has to be used with a double bridle which has an extra bradoon head slip, as you would have with a Weymouth and Bradoon, this bit also has to be worn with two reins. The Rugby Pelham has an extra loose ring which is connected by a link...
Pelham Cambridge Mouth
Pelham Cambridge Mouth
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...
Chifney Bit with Bradoon Strap
Chifney Bit with Bradoon Strap all ready to use as the leather bradoon strap is sewn on. This bit is strong so needs to be used carefully. Could be useful when leading a young or diificult horse. Complete with quality havana leather headstall.
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...
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.