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Loose Ring Bits Eggbutt Bits D-Ring Bits J.P. Bits Pelham Bits
Kimblewick Bits Weymouth Bits Bradoon Bits Gag Bits Sweet Iron Bits
Happy Mouth Bits Liverpool Driving Bits Hackmore Bits Chifney Bits Stallion Bit

Loose Ring Bits

The loose ring encourages the horse to play with and accept the bit.  The nutcracker action of a jointed bit has a 'lifting' effect, whilst a straight bit provides stability.  The thickness of a bit determines its severity - the thicker the mouthpiece the kinder the bit.  Rubber covered bits are particularly suitable for sensitive horses.  French, roller and Dr.Bristols all encourage chewing and salivation, which in turn helps the horse to accept the bit in a relaxed manner.  The inclusion of a port on some bits aids flexion. 
CODE BITS 4 1/2" 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" 6" PRICE
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BIT 4 German Hollow h   h   h   h £13.75 saddlery and gunroom bit 4
BIT 8 French Link h   h   h   h £14.95 saddlery and gunroom bit 8
BIT 8A Cooper Centre French Link     h   h     £14.95 saddlery and gunroom bit 12
BIT 12 Cherry Roller     h   h     £21.50 saddlery and gunroom bit 8a
BIT 13 Waterford h   h   h   h £19.00 saddlery and gunroom bit 13
BIT 14 Mouthing Bradoon h   h   h     £20.00 saddlery and gunroom bit 14
BIT 15 Large Ring Race     h   h   h £15.99 saddlery and gunroom bit 15
BIT 22 Fulmer h   h   h   h £10.35 saddlery and gunroom bit 22
BIT 23 Fulmer French Link h   h   h   h £12.75 saddlery and gunroom bit 23
BIT 39 Rubber Jointed Loose Ring h   h   h   h £9.60 saddlery and gunroom bit 39
BIT 42 Rubber Full Cheek     h   h   h £11.90 saddlery and gunroom bit 42

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Eggbutt Bit

Eggbutt bits are a popular basic bit which would suit most horses.  Particularly useful for horses that experience chafing from loose ring variety bits.  The shaped rings help prevent the bit from being pulled through the horse's mouth and keep the bit centrally positioned. 

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BITS

 4" 4 1/2" 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" 6" 6 1/4" 6 1/2" PRICE (internet prices only) Photo
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BIT 3 Eggbutt Snaffle h h   h   h   h   h £19.00 saddlery and gunroom bit 3
BIT 7 French Link Eggbutt h h h h   h h h h   £24.95 saddlery and gunroom bit 7
BIT 18 Mullen Eggbutt   h   h   h         £19.50 saddlery and gunroom bit 18
BIT 20 Full Cheek   h   h   h   h     £11.25 saddlery and gunroom bit 20
BIT 21 Full Cheek French Link   h   h   h   h     £11.25 saddlery and gunroom bit 21
BIT 40 Rubber Jointed Eggbutt   h   h   h         £9.60 saddlery and gunroom bit 40
BIT 42 Rubber Full Cheek       h   h   h     £11.90 saddlery and gunroom bit 42

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D- Ring Bits

D- Rings bits are the original and traditional racing bits.  The D- Ring keeps the bits centrally positioned in the horse's mouth, and also help guide the horse when turning.  Their design helps prevent chafing and pinching on the sides of the horse's mouth and lips.
CODE BITS 4 1/2" 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" 6" PRICE
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BIT 41 Rubber Jointed D-Ring h   h   h     £9.15 saddlery and gunroom bit 41
BIT 17

Cooper Roller D-Ring

 h   h   h   h £18.95 saddlery and gunroom bit 17
BIT 16 Jointed D-Ring h   h   h     £19.90 saddlery and gunroom bit 16

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J.P. Bits

These quality stainless bits are unique in their design.  Crafted with curved mouth bars that reduce the 'nutcracker' action of a regular snaffle, they also stop the bit from hitting the roof of the horse's mouth.  The curved shape also allows room for the horse's tongue and eliminates interference that conventional bits cause.  Perfect for performance horses, creating maximum comfort and therefore a top performance. 
CODE BITS 4 1/2" 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" 6" PRICE
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BIT 5 Loose Ring h   h   h   h £8.99 saddlery and gunroom bit 5
BIT 5A Eggbutt h   h   h   h £14.99 saddlery and gunroom bit 5a
BIT 8B French Link Eggbutt h   h   h   h £19.99 saddlery and gunroom bit 8b
BIT 8C French Link Loose Ring h   h   h   h £14.99 saddlery and gunroom bit 8c

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PELHAM BITS

Pelhams offer the combined action of both a curb bit and snaffle.  However, they have a more severe leverage action than a snaffle because they act on the jaw as well as the bars of the mouth.  The snaffle rein when attached the Pelham, assists in 'lifting' the horse, whilst the curb rein encourages flexion.  The longer the cheek bars of the bit, the more severe the action.
CODE BITS 4 1/2" 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" 6" PRICE
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BIT 65 Jointed Pelham h   h   h   h £14.70 saddlery and gunroom bit 65
BIT 66 Mullen Mouth Pelham h   h   h   h £14.70 saddlery and gunroom bit 66
BIT 67 Cambridge Mouth Pelham h   h   h   h £14.70 saddlery and gunroom bit 67
BIT 68 Rugby Jointed Pelham h   h   h   h £17.10 saddlery and gunroom bit 68
BIT 69 Rugby Mullen Pelham h   h   h   h £19.99 saddlery and gunroom bit 69
BIT 70 Rugby Cambridge Pelham h   h   h   h £14.70 saddlery and gunroom bit 70
BIT 71 Rubber Cambridge Pelham     h   h     £19.99 saddlery and gunroom bit 71
BIT 72 Hard Rubber Mullen Pelham h   h   h   h £16.99 saddlery and gunroom bit 72
BIT 73 Flexi Rubber Mullen Pelham     h   h     £16.50 saddlery and gunroom bit 73

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Kimblewick Bits

Kimblewicks offer the combined action of a curb chain with a snaffle bit.  They are more severe in their action than an snaffle, because they have a leverage effect on the jaw, as well as the bars of the mouth.  It is recommended that these bits always be used with a curb chain, which can apply pressure to the chain  groove.
CODE BITS 4 1/2" 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" 6" PRICE
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BIT 58 Cambridge Mouth h   h   h     £14.40 saddlery and gunroom bit 58
BIT 59 Jointed     h   h     £14.40 saddlery and gunroom bit 59
BIT 61 Cambridge Mouth Slotted Ring h   h   h   h £14.50 saddlery and gunroom bit 61
BIT 62 Cambridge Rubber Mouth h   h   h   h £16.65 b
BIT 63 Cambridge Rubber Mouth Slotted h   h       h £16.65 saddlery and gunroom bit 63

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Weymouth Bits

Weymouth bits are for use by experienced riders, who want to further refine the message that they are communicating to their horses.  Correctly used, they can help encourage both flexion and collection.  They consist of a curb bit and a bradoon.  The curb bit of the Weymouth is available in fixed of sliding styles - the sliding style allows more movement and salivation, which in turn encourages the horse to accept the bit.  The Weymouth should be used in conjunction with a curb chain.
CODE BITS 4" 4 1/2" 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" 6" PRICE
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BIT 56 Fixed Cheek   h   h   h   h £16.75 saddlery and gunroom bit 56
BIT 57 Slide Cheek h h   h   h   h £15.00 saddlery and gunroom bit 57

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Bradoon Bits

Bradoon bits are thinner and lighter weight than regular eggbutt or loose ring bits, and also have smaller rings. They are designed to be used in conjunction with a curb bit, such as a Weymouth, to make a double bridle set.  Typically loose ring Bradoons are used with fixed cheek Weymouths.
CODE BITS 3 1/2" 3 3/4" 4" 4 1/4" 4 1/2" 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" 6" 6 1/4" PRICE
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BIT 10 Weymouth Bradoon h   h h h h h h h h h h £15.95 saddlery and gunroom bit 10
BIT 11 Eggbutt Bradoon h h h h h h h h h h h h £16.75 saddlery and gunroom bit 11

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Gag Bits

Gag Bits are exceptional it their design, by adding leverage to the mouthpiece, they assist in increasing flexion, control and lightness to the riders hand.  The gag snaffle is effective with some horses, acting on the poll and the corners of the mouth.  Its object is to raise the head and encourage flexion.
CODE BITS 4 1/2" 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" 6" 6 1/2" PRICE
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BIT 44 Jointed Dutch Gag 2 Ring h   h   h h h   £10.65 saddlery and gunroom bit 44

BIT 44A

 Jointed Dutch Gag 3 Ring h   h   h h h h £10.10 saddlery and gunroom bit 44a
BIT 45 French Link Dutch Gag 2 Ring h   h   h   h h £11.90 saddlery and gunroom bit 45

BIT 45A

 French Link Dutch Gag 3 Ring h   h   h   h   £13.50 saddlery and gunroom bit 45a
BIT 46 Waterford Gag 3 Ring     h   h   h   £13.50 saddlery and gunroom bit 46
BIT 47 American Gag     h   h   h   £12.30 saddlery and gunroom bit 47
BIT 48 Wonder Gag h   h   h       £14.99 saddlery and gunroom bit 48
BIT 49 Cheltenham Gag     h   h   h   £12.25 saddlery and gunroom bit 49

BIT 49A

 Cheltenham Gag Rubber     h   h       £14.25 saddlery and gunroom bit 49a

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Sweet Iron Bits

Sweet Iron is a unique metal designed to encourage salivation and acceptance of the bit.  As the metal oxidises it produces a sweet taste, something most horses take kindly to and this promotes relaxation in the mouth and acceptance of the bit.
CODE BITS 4 1/2" 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" 6" PRICE
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BIT 24 Jointed Loose Ring     h   h   h £7.99 saddlery and gunroom bit 24
BIT 25 French Link Loose Ring h   h   h   h £12.99 saddlery and gunroom bit 25
BIT 26 Cooper Centre     h   h     £9.99 saddlery and gunroom bit 26
BIT 27 Cooper Roller Bradoon h   h h       £6.90 saddlery and gunroom bit 27
BIT 28 Loose Ring Cooper Dr. Bristol h   h h       £6.75 saddlery and gunroom bit 28
BIT 50 S1 2 Ring Gag h   h   h     £10.65 saddlery and gunroom bit 50
BIT 51 S1 Copper Tom Thumb h   h   h     £9.90 saddlery and gunroom bit 51

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Happy Mouth Bits

Happy mouth bits are made from a polyurethane material which is light and flexible.  Extremely soft and kind to the horse's mouth, they are suitable for use on young, sensitive horses, horses just backed and those horses who are not comfortable in conventional stainless steel bits.  Available in a wide variety of styles, each bit acts with its unique characteristics, but its effect is somewhat softened by the warmth and flexibility of the polyurethane material.
CODE BITS 10 1/2cm 11 1/2cm 12 1/2cm 13 1/2cm 14 1/2cm 15 cm PRICE
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BIT 30 HM Jointed Hanging Cheek   h h h h h £21.10 saddlery and gunroom bit 30

BIT 30A

 HM Hanging Cheek Roller Centre   h h h h   £22.40 saddlery and gunroom bit 30a
BIT 31 HM Loose Ring   h h h h h £12.60 saddlery and gunroom bit 31
BIT 32 HM Jointed Eggbutt     h h h h £23.30 saddlery and gunroom bit 32
BIT 33 HM Loose Ring Roller Centre   h h h h   £16.20 saddlery and gunroom bit 33
BIT 34 HM Mullen Eggbutt h h h h     £21.90 saddlery and gunroom bit 34
BIT 35 HM Mullen Loose Ring   h h h h   £12.99 saddlery and gunroom bit 35
BIT 36 HM Full Cheek Mullen     h h h   £25.65 saddlery and gunroom full cheek mullen bit 36
BIT 37 HM Full Cheek Jointed   h h h h h £27.30 saddlery and gunroom hm full cheek jointed bit 37
BIT 38 HM Full Cheek Roller Centre   h h h h   £29.00 saddlery and gunroom hm full cheek roller centre bit 38
BIT 52 Happy Mouth Jointed 2 Ring Gag   h h h h h £20.10 saddlery and gunroom happy mouth jointed 2 ring gag bit 52

BIT 52A

 Happy Mouth Jointed 3 Ring Gag   h h h h h £21.15 saddlery and gunroom happy mouth jointed 3 ring gag bit 52a
BIT 53 HM Roller Centre Gag 3 Ring   h h h h   £23.10 saddlery and gunroom hm roller centre gag 3 ring bit 53
BIT 54 HM Mullen 2 Ring Gag     h h h   £18.15 saddlery and gunroom hm mullen 2 ring gag bit 54

BIT 54A

 HM Mullen 3 Ring Gag     h h h   £19.80 saddlery and gunroom hm mullen 2 ring gag bit 54a
BIT 55 HM American Gag       h     £18.90 saddlery and gunroom hm american gag bit 55
BIT 74 HM Jointed Pelham     h h     £32.70 saddlery and gunroom hm jointed pelham bit 74
BIT 75 HM Mullen Pelham     h h     £31.10 saddlery and gunroom hm mullen pelham bit 75

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Liverpool Driving Bits

The most popular type of driving bit, can be used for pleasure or show driving.
CODE BITS 4" 4 1/2" 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" 6" PRICE
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BIT 78 Liverpool Bit h h   h   h h h £15.15 saddlery and gunroom liverpool bit 78

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Hackmore Bits

Hackamores are ideal for use on sensitive or difficult horses and work by applying pressure on the nose, jaw and poll.
The English Hackamore has a metal shank and a broad, padded noseband, which presses on the nose. The leather curb 'chain' acts on the chin groove.
The German Hackamore is similar to the English type in its use and purpose. Bitless bridles are useful if a horse will not accept a conventional bit.
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  English Hackamore ONE SIZE £25.20 saddlery and gunroom bit english hackamore
  German Hackamore ONE SIZE £12.60 saddlery and gunroom bit german hackamore

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Chifney Bit

The Chifney bit is designed to prevent horses rearing while being lead.
CODE BITS 4 1/2" 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" 6" PRICE
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BIT 77

Chifney

     h   h     £6.90 saddlery and gunroom bit chifney

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Stallion Bit

Popular showing bit with brass cheeks, traditionally used for showing stallions.
CODE BITS 4 1/2" 4 3/4" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4" 6" PRICE
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BIT 79

Horseshoe Cheek Stallion Bit

 h   h   h   h £10.10 saddlery and gunroom bit Horseshoe Cheek Stallion Bit

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