MULTI -RING CONTINENTAL GAG BITS

A multi-purpose bit whose action depends on the position of the reins. If you use rein on the top ring, you have nearly the ordinary snaffle action. Since the small ring to which the bridle cheeks are attached is above the top rein, there will be some downward pressure on the poll, which helps to lower the head. With the rein in the lower ring, the poll pressure, and the pressure across the lower jaw (similar to a curb bit) increases. With two reins, one on top and one below, and the action is similar to a pelham.

SD-142
WONDER GAG SNAFFLE BIT
Sizes: 6 1/2", 7"
$32.95

SD-146
CONTINENTAL GAG SNAFFLE BIT
Continental gags are a cross between a pelham and a gag. The mouthpiece is free to move up in the horses mouth like a gag (but not as far). They act on the poll with varying degrees of strength, depending upon which ring the reins are placed, the lower the ring the greater the strength. Sizes: 6", 6 1/2", 7"
$32.95

SD-145
CONTINENTAL GAG JOINTED OVAL LINK BIT
Continental gags are a cross between a pelham and a gag. The mouthpiece is free to move up in the horses mouth like a gag (but not as far). They act on the poll with varying degrees of strength, depending upon which ring the reins are placed, the lower the ring the greater the strength. Sizes: 5 1/2", 6 1/2
$34.95

SD-144
CONTINENTAL GAG WATERFORD BIT
Continental gags are a cross between a pelham and a gag. The mouthpiece is free to move up in the horses mouth like a gag (but not as far). They act on the poll with varying degrees of strength, depending upon which ring the reins are placed, the lower the ring the greater the strength.

This bit has a chain type mouthpiece which has 18mm ‘ball shaped links’ linked together. The mouth is floppy and completely movable in all directions. The Waterford mouthpiece has proved one of the most popular bits for bitting problems such as leaning, taking hold of the bit, setting the jaw ect. When the horse tries to lean or take hold of the bit, the waterford mouthpiece collapses, thus the horse has nothing rigid to bite. It encourages the horse to work their quarters and carry themselves rather than using the bit as a "bike handle" to lean on. This bit has several joints and distributes the pressure of the mouthpiece over both the tongue and bars. This bit may look severe, but is quite a mild bit and due to the mobility of the mouthpiece it generally suits any breed of horse and mouth confirmation. The Waterford mouth should be worn ¼” - ½” longer than any other mouthpiece as the mouthpiece needs to curl slightly around the lips to enable the bit to work to its full potential (except the Waterford Pelham – as the mouthpiece is worn the normal length).
Mouth is 15mm at joint

Sizes: 6",
$35.95

SD-150
MULTI-COLORED CONTINENTAL GAG BIT
A fun bit full of playful colors that will be one of a kind in your barn. The business end of the Continental Gag is a cross between a pelham and a gag. The mouthpiece is free to move up in the horses mouth like a gag (but not as far). They act on the poll with varying degrees of strength, depending upon which ring the reins are placed, the lower the ring the greater the strength.

Sizes: 6", 6 1/2"
$39.95

SD-147
TWO RING CONTINENTAL GAG SNAFFLE BIT
This 2 Ring Continental Snaffle is generally used with two reins. The first rein is attached to the snaffle rein like a hanging cheek bit to apply poll pressure. The second ring is attached to the second ring providing more leverage and control. Primarily used as a Cross-Country/Jumping Bit. Sizes: 6", 6 1/2
$29.95

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