Bits

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• Single joined bits

  Single jointed bits - Equestrian store Equishop

  A single jointed bit is the most popular type of a bit, often called a "simple" one. This model is a delicate bit. The simplest way to put it is that the strength used by the rider is totally transferred onto the horse's muzzle. It is a bit influencing the tongue and the bottom edge of the jaw at the same time putting pressure onto the horse's roof of the mouth. These bits are perfect for young and stubborn horses. You can buy them in two versions as a hollow bit (light) or a full one (heavy). Single jointed bits can also come as eggbutt snaffles (they do not pinch the mouth's corners), flavored (with apple-flavored synthetic materials), rubber (covered with rubber that encourages the horse to chew). A very good bit would be one made of Kaugan that is heavy and usually anatomically shaped and with rings made of stainless steel. A Kaugan bit can also come as an eggbutt snaffle that does not pinch the corners of the mouth.

  In the offer of the equestrian store Equishop you will find single jointed bits from Busse in sizes 11,5 cm, 12,5 cm, 13,5 cm, 14,5 cm, 15,5 cm, 16,5 cm.

• Double joined bits

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  A double jointed bit is a delicate type of a bit that is keenly taken by horses. Because of a broken mouthpiece, the bit perfectly fits the horse's roof of the mouth. Double jointed bits may be light or heavy depending on the horse's needs. This model also comes in an eggbutt snaffle version that does not pinch the horse's mouth's corners. This type of bit may also come as a fulmer snaffle that prevents the bit from shifting to the sides while riding. It is also a good solution for young riders who do not yet have stable contact with the horse's muzzle. This type of bit puts pressure on both sides of the muzzle while turning. Double jointed bits can be made of Kaugan, which is a heavier material, which improves the production of saliva and encourages the horse to chew on the bit. It is made of stainless steel. A show jumping bit may also be double jointed. A show jumping bit has additional rings that improve the influence of the bit - the tighter the reins the greater the pressure.

  In the equestrian store Equishop, you will find double jointed bits from Busse in sizes 11,5 cm, 12,5 cm, 13,5 cm, 14,5 cm, 15,5 cm, 16,5 cm.

• Eggbutt bits

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  An eggbutt bit works similarly to a single jointed bit. It is a bit mouthpiece of delicate influence. This model is characterized by the half-round end of the mouthpiece. In our offer, you will find flavored eggbutt buts (trimmed with a special synthetic material that is apple-flavored), this model encourages the horse to chew on the bit while riding. This type of bit would be perfect for sensitive horses as it anatomically fits the horse's mouth. It is available with a single jointed mouthpiece or a double jointed one. The mouthpiece and rings are made of stainless steel. While choosing a bit, you should pay attention to its weight as they come as light or heavy ones. You should bear in mind that every bit must be individually matched to the horse.

  Our equestrian store offers eggbutt bits from Busse in sizes 11,5 cm, 12,5 cm, 13,5 cm, 14,5 cm, 15,5 cm, 16,5 cm.

• Rubber bits

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  A rubber bit was designed for young horses. It would be perfect for bucketing as this type of bit is delicate and mild in its influence. It is not a rough bit as the metal mouthpiece is here replaced with rubber, the rings are made of stainless steel. It is a model that is quickly accepted by the horses and one that encourages chewing. Rubber bits are available as single jointed, jointed pelham, or simple pelham.

  In the offer of the equestrian store Equishop, you will find rubber bits from Busse in sizes 11,5 cm, 12,5 cm, 13,5 cm, 14,5 cm, 15,5 cm, 16,5 cm.

• Flavoured bits

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  Flavored bits encourage chewing and help the horse to accept the bit quicker. Your horse becomes calmer when he chews the bit, which has a very positive influence over the process of relation-building when it comes to trust and harmony between the horse and the rider. That would make your training sessions more effective and improving the quality of your cooperation. If your steed foams around the mouthpiece while riding, it means that he is relaxed. This type of bits is most often produces as apple-flavored. Most horses love the taste of apples, which is why they are very keen on taking this type of bits. In the offer of our shop, you will find flavored bits from Busse in sizes 11,5 cm, 12,5 cm, 13,5 cm, 14,5 cm, 15,5 cm, 16,5 cm. Flavored bits can be divided into types. We have flavored eggbutt, single jointed, and loose ring bits.

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  Weymouth bits

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  A weymouth bit is a type of bit with a very strong influence that can be used by dressage riders. It helps to better control and collect the horse. Bridles adjusted to weymouth bits have additional cheek straps that are adjusted to the bit's rings. This type of bits must be used only by experienced riders, who have an excellent feeling while operating the reins. However, this type of bit when used properly can guarantee precise control and be very useful as a riding aid.
  

  Offer of weymouth bits in the equestrian store Equishop
  

  The equestrian store Equishop offers you weymouth bits made of the highest quality metal alloys. In our offer, we have weymouth bits from the renowned German brand Busse. We have weymouth bits made of stainless steel or Kaugan. Kaugan is a high-quality metal alloy that improves the production of saliva, which causes the horse to be keener to chew on it. We offer loose ring, single jointed, and double jointed bits. Weymouth chains and weymouth bridles are also available in our shop.
  

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  Hackamores

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  Hackamore is a type of a bitless bridle for horses often mistaken for a type of bit. Hackamores are usually used with horses that do not accept bits and horses that have teeth issues. You put in on the horse's nose and it puts pressure on this place like a lever.
  

  Offer of Hackamores in the equestrian store Equishop
  

  The equestrian store Equishop offers you a wide range of hackamore from renowned brands such as Busse or Makebe. From Busse, we can offer you a hackamore with a jaw chain that puts pressure on the nose and jaw. Its shanks are made of stainless steel and the nose part is lined with synthetic leather that would be perfect for sensitive horses that are prone to chafing.
  

  From Makebe, we offer you a very innovative hackamore with strong shanks. It is made of aluminum, very light, and resistant to unfavorable external factors. From Makebe you can choose versions with short or long shanks that would allow you to perfectly fit the equipment to your horse according to his needs.
  

• Pelham

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  Pelham is a type of a bit that works stronger than a regular or a single jointed bit. It works like a lever that influences the occiput. Pelham also has a chain that works on the bottom part of the jaw. This bit should be used by somewhat experienced riders, who have stable contact with the horse. This model might be used with one or two reins, according to the needs. With the use of only one, we recommend using a joint that would join both rings, and then you can attach the rein. While using two reins, the lower one would have a greater impact on the occiput. Two reins are recommended for horses that tend to jolt their head. In our offer, you will find flavored (with apple-flavored synthetic material), rubber (covered with rubber that encourages the horse to chew), and regular single- or double-jointed pelhams.

  The equestrian store Equishop offers Pelhams from Busse in sizes 11,5 cm, 12,5 cm, 13,5 cm, 14,5 cm, 15,5 cm, 16,5 cm.

• Full chick snaffles

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  A full cheek snaffle is useful in recreational equestrianism and bucketing of young horses. An inexperienced rider usually pulls the reins often shifting the bit to the sides (left and right). This model has a similar influence to the eggbutt one. It is a delicate bit that stays stable in the horse's mouth. It also works on the muzzle's sides. A full cheek snaffle can be bought as a single- or double-jointed one. It is made of stainless steel.

  Full cheeks snaffles in the equestrian store Equishop are available in sizes 11,5 cm, 12,5 cm, 13,5 cm, 14,5 cm, 15,5 cm oraz 16,5 cm.

• Bits with chanks

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  Bits with shanks are for example pelham, weymouth, hackamore, and some western bits. Shanks are on the sides of the mouthpiece. They can come in three sizes:

  - short shanks,

  - average shanks,

  - long shanks.

  Shanks work as a lever and they put pressure onto the horse's muzzle in places such as the jaw, roof of the mouth, and occiput. The shorter the shanks, the more delicate the mouthpiece's action; the longer the shanks, the rougher the influence on the horse's muzzle. The Wildhorn by Busse brans specializes in western, they launch accessories for western riding and special bits with an admixture of copper that encourages the horse to chew. In our offer, you will find single- and double-jointed, flavored (made of apple-flavored synthetic material) bits. A hackamore is a type of bitless bridle, but it also has shanks that work on the nasal bone while riding. You can buy it with short or long shanks.

• Snaffle bits

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  A snaffle bit is a standard type of bit used while riding. It consists of a mouthpiece and rings, most often it is trimmed with copper or sweet iron inserts. Additional inserts encourage the horse to chew on the bit, improving his comfort while riding.

  Designed for young, unbucketed, or sensitive horses. Snaffle bits are made of stainless steel that nicely fits the horse's mouth. This model can be bought as a single- or double-jointed, anatomical, and with ornamental rings.

  The Wildhorn brand specializes in western accessories from saddles, and saddle cloths, to bridles, reins, halters, bits, leather stirrups, and spurs.

  In our offer, you will find western snaffle bits from Wildhorn by Busse in sizes 11,5 cm, 12,5 cm, 13,5 cm, and 14,5 cm.

• 3 ring bits

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  The top ring is for attaching a cheek strap, the rest of the rings is for reins. This model should be used only by experienced riders as it has a strong influence on the occiput and roof of the mouth. An inexperienced rider might hurt the horse, which is why these types of bits should not be used in recreational riding and while training young horses. In a 3-ring bit, you can join the bottom rings with an additional jaw strap that should allow you to obtain an action similar to that of a pelham, as this would change the bit's position in the mouth and have greater influence. In our offer, you will find 3-ring bits made of stainless steel in single- or double-jointed models. The Busse brand has 3-ring bits in sizes 11,5 cm, 12,5 cm, 13,5 cm, and 14,5 cm.

• Anatomical bits

  Anatomical bits - Equestrian store Equishop

  An anatomical bit is a model in which the mouthpiece is profiled to the shape of the horse's mouth. The anatomical shape can come in all types of bits:

  - single-jointed,

  - double-jointed,

  - eggbutt,

  - weymouth.

• Accessories for bits

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  In this category, you will find accessories for bits such as chain pads, weymouth chains, chain hooks, cheek guards, full cheek snaffle loops, and accessories for a hackamore bridle. A curb chain pad is recommended while your horse is prone to chafing. In the offer of the equestrian store Equishop, you will find a rubber pad and a soft one with an additional gel liner attachable with three velcro closures (you can also use it as a noseband pad). A curb chain (for pelham or weymouth) is made of stainless steel or with a nylon or leather fastening. Another type of bit accessory is a cheek guard. Cheek guards prevent irritation of the horse's mouth's corners. They also help to fit the bit and prevent it from shifting. Bit loops allow you to attach the top part of the full cheek snaffle to the cheek straps of a bridle. They are made of vegetable-tanned leather, they prevent jamming of the bit under the noseband. Accessories for a bitless bridle hackamore will allow you to personalize the bridle. We offer you two lengths of shanks - short and long - available in a few colors and a regular or lined with fur nose strap.