What does the lozenge do on a bit?

How it works. This bit acts mainly on the bars of the mouth and the lips. Dependent on the mouth conformation the lozenge reduces the nutcracker action and takes unwanted pressures off the edges of the tongue as well as reducing the pressure on the palate.

What is the best bit for a soft mouth horse?

Snaffle bits are the most common type of horse bit. Snaffle bits create direct pressure on the mouth without leverage. However, unlike curb bits, snaffle bits don’t have shanks and thus exert less pressure overall on the mouth of the horse.

What is a Mullen mouth bit used for?

A mullen mouth is an unjointed bit that is slightly curved to accommodate the horse’s tongue. Without the nutcracker action of a jointed bit, the mullen mouth and straight-bar are considered milder and encourage the horse to raise his poll.

Why are Neue Schule bits good?

Neue Schule aims to keep the bit comfortable but neutral in the horse’s mouth. Likewise, flavoured mouthpieces can lead to over-salivation in the horse, which can often be misconstrued as acceptance.

What’s the kindest bit for a horse?

The kindest bit is the one in the mouth of the rider with the softest hands!! Any bit can be strong in the wrong hands! But for your horse why don’t you try a loose ring happy mouth. My horse is sensitive and she likes this one.

What is the kindest bit for a horse?

What is the strongest dressage legal bit?

There is that Neue Schule Verbindend bit which is designed for stronger horses.

Where are Neue Schule bits manufactured?

North Yorkshire Hills
We can now reveal that Salox Gold, the metal alloy used to create Neue Schule’s range of world class bits, is mined in a secret location in the beautiful North Yorkshire Hills. The area is very well known for the famous “Whitby Jet” but not many realised that there was something else in just one of these mines too.

What are Neue Schule bits made from?

Neue Schule bits are made from Salox.

Which is the best snaffle bit with a lozenge?

This bit is dressage legal and bit hire is also available on this style. The Bombers Elliptical Bradoon is a double-jointed bit that features a lozenge in the middle, a curved mouthpiece and loose rings.

Is the lozenge snaffle bit legal in dressage?

This bit is dressage legal and bit hire is also available on this style. This bit features a lozenge mouthpiece and is made in Italy from solid titanium which is incredibly light, biocompatible and non-reactive. This bit is suitable for horses that perhaps need something a little stronger.

What kind of bits do Neue Schule use?

This promotes salivation, mouthing, acceptance and communication. Many horses that have previously only been bittable in rubber or nylon have proven extremely comfortable in the Neue Schule Salox. Neue Schule have specialised in bits and bitting for many years.