Premier Equine Leather Mouth Universal Gag with Aurion Lozenge

Suitable for horses that:

• Get strong as the pace increases but are sensitive about metal

• Run long, low and stiff

• Lean through the bridle across country

• Are over bitted in a three ring

How it works

Mouthpiece. 14mm finished, double jointed, with curved cannons angled forward to follow the shape of the tongue. The lozenge lies flat on the tongue rather than standing upright between tongue and palate, so tongue pressure is spread across the width of the tongue. There is no nutcracker action and nothing reaches the palate.

Cheek piece. A ring cheek introduces poll pressure and creates leverage on the mouthpiece. The half ring is what makes this version milder than a three or four ring. With the rein on the centre ring the bit works as a plain loose ring snaffle, with full movement and immediate release. With the rein on the lower ring poll pressure is introduced and the mouthpiece rotates and lifts in the mouth. The bridle ring is offset from the cheek so the bridle cheekpiece stays clear of the face. With a leather mouthpiece the leverage is felt through a softer surface, which suits a horse that gets strong without wanting a hard bit.