HP Relief D-Ring (Circle) Bit with Barrel

The HP Relief D-Ring Bit with barrel gives directional control and stability in the horses mouth, coupled with the barrel to give independent side action.

FEATURES:

• D-Ring design gives additional directional control;
• Elimination of the harsh nutcracker action;
• Extra curve wraps around the mouth for improved fit and comfort to the horse;
• Smaller diameter metal to ensure maximum comfort to the horses tongue and palette, and enable the horse to seal its mouth and swallow;
• Even pressure on the centre of the tongue;
• All barrel bits have copper inserts;
• Horses appreciate the double joint as they can manipulate the location of the bit sitting (especially so with the barrel) to avoid the main nerves in the bars.

Available with barrel only, and in sizes 4" to 7".

Height of sides: Small = 45mm; Standard = 55mm.
Our 4.75" bits come in both options for larger horses that have narrow mouths or ponies with wider mouths.

Barrel sizes: 4–4.75" = 20mm; 5–5.50" = 28mm; 6–7" = 30mm.

IMPORTANT FITTING INFORMATION:
The HP Barrel bits fit a little larger than the regular single or double jointed bits due to the mouth shaping. Measure the horses mouth yourself (using rope or twine in the mouth where the bit goes, thumbs FLUSH on each side, measure between your thumbs), PLEASE don't go on the size of your existing bit. Then go down 1/4" or down to the nearest size. These bits are designed to fit slightly lower in the mouth and have approx 1cm of arm outside the mouth—if you can see the elbow of the arm, it is too large.