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D Ring Snaffle Horse Bit, Sweet Iron mouthpiece, Copper KK Style Link 267SS SI

D Ring Snaffle Horse Bit, Sweet Iron Mouthpiece, Copper Oval Link

The straight bars of the Dee-ring provide a slight lateral guiding effect as the opposite bit ring creates a push in the direction of the activated rein i.e. for example, if the left rein is pulled the right Dee-ring will create a push in left direction, pushing the sides of the Dee against the horse's mouth, thus encouraging a smooth turn.

Dee-ring was the traditional bit uséd in hunt seat riding, and is still seen in that discipline. It is also one of the most popular designs in horse racing. The D-ring is not seen as often in dressage, eventing or show jumping. A modified Dee-ring design with the straight side and a rounder ring is sometimes seen in western riding.

Oval Link:

Double jointed bradoons come with flat spatula links, like a French link snaffle, and with oval lozenges. In both cases, the two joints help to reduce the nutcracker effect of the single jointed snaffle, while still allowing the rider independent control over the two sides of the mouth. It also transfers rein pressure more evenly over the bars.

Measurements

Ring Diameter - 85mm Stainless Steel

Ring thickness - 6mm Stainless Steel

Mouth Piece Thickness - 16mm Stainless Steel

Link - 14 x 16 x 36mm Copper