FEATURES:
- Half circle design has longer sides for more directional control than our D-Ring circle bits;
- A great bit for youngsters to go to after starting in an FM bit or for horses that just need a bit more lateral steering;
- Elimination of the harsh nutcracker action;
- Fixed sides for extra steadiness in the mouth—which is great for sensitive horses;
- 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;
- The HP Relief Lozenge is anatomically designed for both comfort and communication and it helps to develop a true contact and higher level of responsiveness.
- The Lozenge centre eliminates the harsh nutcracker action;
- Ergonomically designed curve 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;
- Promote a softer more consistent contact, encouraging the horse to soften through the jaw relaxing and lengthening the neck.
Currently available in sizes 4" to 6" only.
Sides: Small = 55x60mm; Standard = 60x75mm.
Our 4.75" bits have the option of small or standard sized sides, so if you have a big horse with a narrow mouth or a pony with a wide mouth you can have the appropriate sized side to suit.
Barrel sizes: 4–4.75" = 20mm; 5–5.50" = 28mm; 6–7" = 30mm.
For the lozenge version of this bit, go here.
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.
