ZILCO BITS
BIT SIZING
MATERIALS
Mouthpiece Sizes
How to Measure Bits
We suggest using a piece of string to measure from one corner of the horse’s mouth to the other.
The mouthpiece should ideally be 19mm (3/4”) larger than this measurement.
A couple of wrinkles on either side of the horse’s mouth is a good guide that the bit is sitting in the correct place.
Mouth Size
Mouth Thickness
Unless otherwise specified, all Zilco bits are made from 18/8 Stainless Steel
Gold Stainless Steel
Zilco Gold range of bits contain a special mix of copper (85%) and quality metals which produce a bit with superior strength. Guaranteed ‘nickel free’ reducing the risk of nickel allergies.
The horse is encouraged to salivate through the activity of chewing. This is a material designed to discolour over time, further enhancing the effect of acceptance.
Sweet Iron
Sweet Iron bits are designed to rust. This effect makes the bit become sweeter and further encourages acceptance of the bit by the horse.
Blue Steel
Blue steel bits are an improved version of black steel (Sweet Iron), that causes it to oxidise quicker.
Zilco stock a vast range of bits for many disciplines. If you can’t find what you are after – let us know.
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Swales Liverpool
Arched Mouth
Features 2 extra rings. The cheeks are attached to these rings, diminishing the pressure on the poll. Leverage adjustment can be achieved through the curb chain.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick
13cm 13mm 160mm 2 121506 14cm 13mm 160mm 2 121508
Liverpool Straight Mouth (White)
Unique shape & material creates a softer mouthpiece to encourage relaxation. Leather curb strap included.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
11.5cm 18mm 165mm
12.5cm 18mm 190mm 3 121296 14cm 18mm 190mm 3 121298
Liverpool Mullen Mouth
Forward curving mouthpiece in traditional mullen style. Sliding cheeks and single link curb chain
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Length
11.5cm 15mm 140mm 2 121304
12.5cm 15mm 165mm 2 121306 14cm 15mm 205mm 3 121308
Swales Liverpool
Low Port
Features 2 extra rings. The cheeks are attached to these rings, diminishing the pressure on the poll. Leverage adjustment can be achieved through the curb chain.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick 13cm 14mm 14cm 13mm 160mm 3 121528
Liverpool Arched Mouth (Sliding)
Arched shape offers more tongue room. Ribbed 1 side (reversible). Single link chain. The sliding cheek offers more gag action & poll pressure.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
11.5cm 13mm 165mm 2 121244 12.5cm 13mm 190mm 3 121246 14cm 13mm 190mm 3 121248 15cm 13mm 190mm 3 121250
Half Liverpool Curved Mouth
Anatomically curved mouthpiece to relieve pressure on the tongue. Leather curb strap.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick
11.5cm 12mm 12.5cm 12mm 14cm 12mm
Butterfly White Mouth
The unique shape and material provide a softer mouthpiece which encourages relaxation. Two loops for rein adjustment. Single link curb chain & small rings.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick
11.5cm 19mm 120mm 121205
12.5cm 19mm 120mm 121206 14cm 19mm 120mm 121207
Butterfly Arched Mouth
Similar action to mullen mouth but with an upwards curve to allow more tongue room. Smooth mouth piece and leather curb strap.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick
12.5cm 15mm 135mm 121416 14cm 15mm 135mm 121418
Mini Butterfly Arched Mouth
The same design as the Arched Mouth Butterfly bit (left), but with much finer dimensions to suit small ponies. Leather curb strap
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Length
9cm 10mm 80mm 121441 10cm 10mm 80mm 121443
11.5cm 10mm 80mm 121445
Leather
Brown leather to match the Zilco range of driving bits, but may also be used with most curb action bits.
Pony 134484
Cob 134486
Full Size 134488
SMALL RINGS
Stainless Steel with PVC Nose Hackamore
Padded contoured design with PVC waffle lining to create a gentle action hackamore that works on the pressure points of the face, nose & chin.Used by western, endurance & show jumping riders. Can also be helpful to start young horses or horses with dental/mouth issues.
“S” Hackamore
The “S” shaped cheek reduces the severity of this hackamore as compared with the standard model. The cheek shape also allows easier drinking and eating when bridled.
Cheek Length 190mm 124315
Cheek Length 175mm 124350
Cheek Length 190mm 124310
Cheek Length 107mm 124380
Precision Gold Jointed Bit
Offers a mild gag action, while the curved mouthpiece and ring design gives clear turning aids. The top rings are angled in order to avoid excessive cheek pressure. Features a gold finish mouthpiece, which encourages acceptance.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 15mm 80mm 123706 14cm 15mm 80mm 123708
Eggbutt Gag Bit
Excellent for horses that pull. Used with gag straps.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 15mm 75mm 123166
Precision Gold Training Bit
Offers a mild gag action, while the curved mouthpiece and ring design gives clear turning aids. The top rings are angled in order to avoid excessive cheek pressure. Has a centre lozenge that sits flat on the tongue with rein pressure and features a gold finish mouthpiece, which encourages acceptance.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 10mm 80mm 123716 14cm 10mm 80mm 123718
Pessoa Type Gag Bit
For show jumping & eventing. 3 ring choices for competing or training.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
12.5cm 21mm 185mm 123556 14cm 21mm 185mm 123558
Pessoa Type Gag Bit
Similar action to the Pessoa but the double joint prevents the harsh “nutcracker” action. Lozenge is copper coated stainless steel.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
12.5cm 13mm 188mm 123156
GOLD FINISH
GOLD FINISH
COPPER LOZENGE
Flexible White Mouth Pessoa Gag Bit
Also referred to as a “Dutch” Gag or “Continental” Gag. Popular in showjumping and eventing. The polyurethane covering encourages relaxation, particularly in younger horses and forms a thicker mouthpiece that has a milder action.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
12.5cm 18mm 75mm 126236
Jointed Baucher
A fixed cheek snaffle, popular for dressage
Pessoa Double Jointed White Mouth
The polyurethane covering encourages relaxation, particularly in younger horses and forms a thicker mouthpiece that has a milder action. The material’s flexibility provides gentler contact with the horse’s mouth, enhancing salivation and promoting a relaxed acceptance of the bit.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
12.5cm 18mm 75mm 126246
French Mouth Baucher
The plate lies flat on the tongue and stops the “nutcracker” action of a snaffle.
Regular Dressage
Eggbutt
Use with a fixed cheek weymouth bit as a bradoon, or on its own as a snaffle.
Size Thick Size
9cm 13mm 50mm 123131
10cm 13mm 50mm 123132
11.5cm 13mm 50mm 123134
12cm 13mm 50mm 123135
13.5cm 13mm 50mm 123136
14cm 13mm 50mm 123137
14.5cm 13mm 50mm 123138
Mouth
Fine Mouth
Dressage Eggbutt
Fine mouthpiece and small rings. Ideal for showing small ponies.
9cm 12mm 45mm 123211
10cm 12mm 45mm 123212
11.5cm 12mm 45mm 123214
12.5cm 12mm 45mm 123216
Training Bradoon
Eggbutt
A soft bit that eliminates the nutracker action associated with normal single jointed bits.
Mouth
11.5cm 12mm 40mm 123084
12.5cm 12mm 40mm 123086 14cm 12mm 40mm 123088
Gold Dressage
Eggbutt
Use with a fixed cheek weymouth bit or on its own as a snaffle.
Mullen
Mouth Eggbutt
Small, round rings. A neat, fine bit ideal for showing.
13mm 50mm 123194 12.5cm 13mm 50mm 123196
Light
Round Ring Eggbutt
A lightweight mouthpiece for sensitive horses.
GOLD FINISH
Thick Mouth
Flat Ring Eggbutt
Same soft mouthpiece as the hollow mouth but heavier for more control.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size 14cm 18mm 80mm 123228
Hollow Mouth
Flat Ring Eggbutt
Thick Mouth – a gentle bit suitable for soft mouthed horses.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 23mm 70mm 123221
Dr Bristol Eggbutt
When in use, the angle of the plate applies pressure to the tongue giving greater control on a hard mouthed horse.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 15mm 70mm 123120
White Mouth Training
A soft bit that eliminates the nutracker action associated with normal single jointed bits. The polyurethane covering encourages relaxation, particularly in younger horses.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 20mm 70mm 123066 14cm 20mm 70mm 123068
Thin Mouth
Flat Ring Eggbutt
Very popular all round bit.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size 10cm 15mm 70mm 123232 11.5cm 15mm 70mm 123234 12.5cm 15mm 70mm 123236 14cm 15mm 70mm 123238
Twisted Mouth
Flat Ring Eggbutt
The twisted mouthpiece has a sharp action and is suitable for horses that pull.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 13mm 70mm 123246
French Eggbutt
The plate lies flat on the tongue and stops the “nutcracker” action of a snaffle. A kinder bit.
Blue Training Eggbutt
Neat eggbutt rings and ‘lozenge’ shaped joint to sits flat on tongue. Designed to discolour quickly with use and increase salivation and acceptance of the bit.
14mm 40mm 126006 14cm 14mm 40mm 126008
BLUE STEEL
Loose Ring Snaffle Fine Mouth
A fine, lightweight mouthpiece that is curved to sit more comfortably in the horse’s mouth.
Mouth Size Mouth
Ring
Loose Ring Snaffle Nickel Plate
13mm 50mm 123974
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
Hollow Mouth
Lightweight but thick mouthpiece. Ideal for sensitive mouths.
12.5cm 19mm 65mm 123936 13.5cm 19mm 65mm 123937 14cm 19mm 65mm 123938
Sweet Iron Snaffle
Fine Mouth
A fine mouth snaffle, with strong sweet iron that encourages salivation and acceptance of the bit as it slowly oxidises or rusts.
13.5cm 10mm 65mm 124136 Mouth
10mm 65mm 124126
Sweet Iron Thick Mouth Copper Inlay
Single jointed sweet iron mouth with copper inlay. Use of both sweet iron and copper encourages acceptance.
Mouth
14mm 65mm 124116
Thin mouthpiece for general riding.
13mm 60mm 123976 14cm 13mm 60mm 123978
French Mouth Snaffle
For horses who dislike the “nutcracker” action of jointed bit.
Mouth Size Mouth
Ring Size
13mm 70mm 124104 12.5cm 13mm 70mm 124106 14cm 13mm 70mm 124108
Sweet Iron Ring Snaffle
Designed for dry mouthed horses, this sweet metal mouth piece encourages salivation.
Sweet Iron Thin Mouth Copper Inlay
For dry, hard mouthed horses. The combination of sweet iron and copper causes salivation and acceptance.
Sweet
Iron Western Dee Snaffle (Not Ring)
Designed for dry mouthed horses, this sweet metal mouth piece encourages salivation.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 12mm 75mm 124196
Twisted ‘W’ Bit
Two twisted stainless steel wire mouthpieces for extra hard pullers. (Very severe). Recommended for very experienced riders only.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size 12.5cm 16mm 75mm 124076
Curved Mouth Snaffle
Curved mouth piece designed to sit more comfortably in the horse’s mouth and offer more tongue room.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 10mm 65mm 123996 14cm 10mm 65mm 123998
Tongue Controller
Suitable for horses that put their tongue over the bit.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 12mm 65mm 124206
Waterford Loose Ring Snaffle
This ball joint bit is extremely flexible encouraging the horse to chew and accept the bit.
Twisted Wire Snaffle
Suitable for hard mouthed horses (severe). Recommended for very experienced riders only.
BR Snaffle
Single Roller
Barrel Roller encourages salivation and eliminates the nutcracker action.
Mouthing with Players
A breaking bit for young horses. The keys encourage the horse to salivate and get the feel of the bit.
Bevel Jointed Bit
Very mild lever action to tilt cheeks forward and the mouthpiece to lift up. Single joint for a ‘nutcracker’ action.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
11.5cm 12mm 55mm 123804
12.5cm 12mm 55mm 123806 14cm 12mm 55mm 123808
Curved Gold
Jointed Snaffle
Cradles the horse’s mouth for gentle contact. Single joint for ‘nutcracker’ action with gold finish mouthpiece to encourage acceptance.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 10mm 75mm 126206 14cm 10mm 75mm 126208
Fine Blue
Training Snaffle
Oxidation of the carbon steel during forging turns it blue. Designed to discolour quickly with use to increase salivation and bit acceptance.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 12mm 75mm 126146 14cm 12mm 75mm 126148
Flexible
Rubber Snaffle
Soft rubber mouthpiece, ideal for horses with sore mouths.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12cm 21mm 65mm 123914 13.5cm 21mm 65mm 123916
Bevel Training Bit
Very mild lever action to tilt cheeks forward and the mouthpiece to lift up. Lozenge shaped joint that sits flat on the tongue.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
10cm 16mm 55mm 123812 11.5cm 16mm 55mm 123814
16mm 55mm 123816 14cm 16mm 55mm 123818
Curved Gold Training Snaffle
Curved mouthpiece for gentle contact. Centre lozenge that sits flat on the tongue with gold finish mouthpiece to encourage acceptance.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring
Pony Training Snaffle
Similar to “KK Training Bit”. This model has a finer mouth and smaller rings to suit more delicately proportioned ponies.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
10mm 45mm 124284
TPU Mullen Mouth Ring Snaffle
TPU offer softness and flexibility of rubber, yet more durable and harder wearing. Ideal for young or sore & sensitive mouthed horses.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 15mm 65mm 123906 14cm 21mm 65mm 123908
GOLD FINISH
GOLD FINISH
BLUE STEEL
Nylon In-Hand Bit
Brass Ring
An ideal soft bit for showing horses in-hand. This bit is not designed to be used for riding.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
9cm 15mm 40mm 124021
BRASS RINGS
10cm 15mm 40mm 124022
11.5cm 15mm 40mm 124024 12.5cm 15mm 40mm 124026
Thick Mouth
Training Bit
The same action as the fine training bit but with a thick mouth and larger rings.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 21mm 65mm 124156 14mm 21mm 65mm 124158
Pipe Bit
Should be used with care. The hollow aspects prevents the horse from taking the contact.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 19mm 55mm 124506
13.5cm 19mm 55mm 124507 14.5cm 19mm 55mm 124509
Fine Mouth
Training Bradoon
The lozenge shaped joint eliminates the nutcracker action associated with normal single jointed bits.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
10cm 14mm 45mm 124212
11.5cm 14mm 45mm 124214
12.5cm 14mm 55mm 124216 14cm 14mm 55mm 124218
Fine Mouth
Training Snaffle
The same action as the fine training bit but with larger rings.
Gold Thick Mouth
Training Bit
The same action as the fine training bit but with a thick mouth and larger rings.
21mm 65mm 124166 14mm 21mm 65mm 124168 Mouth
8mm
Mini Ring Bradoon
A fine mouth bradoon with small rings.
124900
8mm 40mm 124902 10.5cm 8mm 40mm 124903 11.5cm 8mm 40mm 124904 12cm 8mm 40mm 124905
Gold Fine Mouth
Training Bradoon
The lozenge shaped joint eliminates the nutcracker action associated with normal single jointed bits.
Weymouth
Ring Bradoon
Use with a sliding cheek weymouth, fixed cheek weymouth, or as a bit on its own.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
10.5cm 14mm 40mm 124912
12cm 14mm 45mm 124914
13.5cm 14mm 45mm 124916
14.5cm 14mm 45mm 124918
Port Mouth
Kimblewick
Slotted Cheek - allows the rider to alter rein position, thus increasing or decreasing the curb action.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
11.5cm 14mm 100mm 121664
12.5cm 14mm 100mm 121666 14cm 14mm 100mm 121668
Mini Jointed
Kimblewick
Referred to as “Kimberwick” in the USA and sometimes known as a “Spanish Snaffle”. Designed with finer proportions to suit small pony heads.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length 10cm 8mm 70mm 121642
Gold Weymouth
Ring Bradoon
Use with a low port weymouth or as a bit on its own.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 13mm 50mm 124926 14cm 13mm 50mm 124928
Jointed Mouth
Kimblewick
Slotted cheek - allows the rider to alter rein position, thus increasing or decreasing the curb action.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
11.5cm 12mm 100mm 121644
12.5cm 12mm 100mm 121646 14cm 12mm 100mm 121648
Port Mouth Fixed
Weymouth
A fine mouthpiece with low port mouth.
Weymouth Bit Only
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
11.5cm 12mm 125mm 124614
12.5cm 12mm 125mm 124616 14cm 12mm 125mm 124618
Port Mouth
Sliding Cheek
Weymouth
The sliding cheek piece gives a less direct action than a fixed cheek. Most often used with a ring bradoon.
Weymouth Bit Only
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
FIXED CHEEK WEYMOUTH SETS
With Eggbutt
Bradoon Set
Dressage Eggbutt (page 10)
11.5cm 15mm 125mm 124644
12.5cm 15mm 140mm 124646 14cm 15mm 140mm 124648
Mouth Size
With Ring
Bradoon Set
Weymouth Bradoon (page 16)
SLIDING CHEEK WEYMOUTH SET
11.5cm 125534 12.5cm 125536 14cm 125538
Mini Port Mouth
Fixed Cheek
Extremely fine weymouth with short shanks.
11.5cm 11mm 110mm 124604
Mouth Size 10cm 125212
11.5cm 125214
12.5cm 125216 14cm 125218
With Ring
Bradoon Set
Weymouth Bradoon (page 16)
Square Port Mouth
Fixed Cheek
Wide square port gives the horse more tongue room. Ideal for horses with sensitive mouths.
Mullen Mouth
Fixed Cheek
Mullen mouth weymouth suitable for horses with low palates.
Aintree Pelham Roundings
Leather pelham roundings. The straps fasten to both curb and snaffle rings on the same side of the bit. A single rein can then be connected to the loop that is created. The normal curb action of the pelham is nullified. Sold as a pair.
136021
136023
To provide additional tongue relief and create space for the horse’s tongue and comes complete with double link curb chain.
TPU Mouth Pelham
TPU offer softness and flexibility of rubber, yet more durable and harder wearing. Ideal for young or sore & sensitive mouthed horses.
Flexible Mouth Pelham
Soft, flexible rubber for horses with sensitive mouths.
Jointed Mouth
Pelham
A traditional style jointed mouth.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
11.5cm 12mm 125mm 121924
12.5cm 12mm 140mm 121926 14cm 12mm 150mm 121928
Port Mouth Pelham
The low port of a Cambridge mouthpiece allows room for the horse’s tongue.
Port Mouth
Rugby Pelham
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
12.5cm 12mm 140mm 121946 14cm 12mm 140mm 121948
Ideal for the show hack that dislikes 2 mouthpieces. Same action as a regular pelham bit, with the look of a bit and bradoon. Port mouth suitable for horses who resist the ‘nutcracker’ action.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
10cm 11mm 95mm 121952
11.5cm 12mm 125mm 121954 12.5cm 12mm 125mm 121956
Mullen Mouth Pelham
A softer action for horses who resist the “nutcracker” action of a jointed pelham.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
12.5cm 13mm 140mm 121936 14cm 13mm 150mm 121938
Training Mouth Rugby
Pelham
Ideal for the show hack that dislikes 2 mouthpieces. Lozenge shaped joint with the look of a bit and bradoon due to the shank design. Complete with a double link curb chain.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
10.5cm 8mm 95mm 121972
11.5cm 10mm 125mm 121974
12.5cm 10mm 125mm 121976
Jointed Mouth Rugby
Ideal for the show hack that dislikes 2 mouthpieces. Same action as a regular pelham bit, with the look of a bit and bradoon. Jointed mouth piece acts on the bars and sometimes the palate.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
10cm 8mm 95mm 121962
11.5cm 12mm 125mm 121964
12.5cm 12mm 125mm 121966
Mouth
Tom Thumb Stainless Steel
A very popular bit with loose rings and jointed mouthpiece.
9cm 13mm 45mm 123611
10cm 13mm 50mm 123612
11.5cm 13mm 50mm 123614
12.5cm 13mm 50mm 123616 14cm 13mm 50mm 123618
NZ Driving Tom Thumb
A very popular stainless steel bit with jointed mouthpiece.
Tom Thumb
Nickel Plate
Nickel Plate Malleable Iron. A very popular bit with loose rings and jointed mouthpiece.
10cm 13mm 50mm 123632
11.5cm 13mm 50mm 123634
12.5cm 13mm 50mm 123636 14cm 13mm 50mm 123638 Mouth
Full Cheek French Mouth
13mm 125mm 121324 12.5cm 13mm 125mm 121326 Mouth
The same action as French Eggbutt (page 11) but with full cheeks to provide lateral control for young horses.
Breaking Eggbutt With Players
The bars prevent the bit from sliding through the horses mouth while the keys encourage the horse to salivate.
Mouth
15mm 165mm 123526 Mouth
123516
Full Cheek Eggbutt
The full cheeks prevent the bit being pulled through the mouth.
NICKEL PLATED
FM (Fulmer) Bit
For training young horses. Loose rings give more movement and full cheeks prevent pinching and provide lateral control.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
11.5cm 14mm 165mm 123564
12.5cm 14mm 165mm 123566 14cm 14mm 165mm 123568
FM (Fulmer)
Leather keepers for use with a Fulmer (FM) bit. One side threads onto the cheek pieces of the bridle while the other loops over the top cheek of the bit. When in place, the keepers cause the bit to act not only on the corners of the mouth, but also on the sides of the bars to exert more pressure.
135005
Medium Mouth Dee
A thinner, lighter weight mouthpiece . Popular style flat racing bit.
Large Ring Snaffle
Hollow mouth snaffle with large ring. Lighter mouthpiece acts on a wider area of the tongue, lips and bars.
Rubber Mullen Mouth Dee
A very soft action. Ideal for sensitive or injured mouths.
Mouth
Mouth
Ring
Rubber Jointed Mouth Dee
The straight sides help prevent the bit being pulled through the mouth while the rubber cushions the action.
Mouth
Mouth
Ring
The copper mouth encourages alivation and keeps the mouth soft and moist.
Mouth
Mouth
Ring
Accentuated curve on the mouthpiece cradles the horse’s mouth to allow more tongue room and gentle contact.
Mouth
Mouth
Ring
Copper Mouth Dee Bit
COPPER MOUTH
Curved Mouth Dee Bit
Copper Rollers
Dee Bit
Copper & stainless steel rollers keep mouth moist to help assist in pacifying horse.
Tongue Control
Eggbutt
Bradoon style eggbutt with tongue control.
Curved Training
Sweet Iron Mouth Dee Bit
Designed to rust gradually, creating a sweet taste and encourages more salivation.
Half Spoon
The large ring encircles the jaw, producing pressure and assisting the driver to control a horse inclined to pull or lug.
Jointed Dexter Oval Link
Dexter
Gently curved mouthpiece with centre lozenge that sits flat on the tongue to eliminate the nutcracker action.
Large ring encircles the lower jaw for more control. Small links to the jaw ring delivers greater stablility and reduces noise. Oval centre link provides slightly more movement.
SWEET IRON
COPPER ROLLERS
Jointed Dexter Small Links
Large ring encircles the lower jaw for more control. Small links to the jaw ring delivers greater stablility and reduces noise. Includes a centre ring for more direct action.
Mouth
Dexter Snaffle Tongue Control
Dexter Snaffle with tongue control. Prevents the horse from getting its tongue over the bit. Includes a centre ring for improved control.
Dexter Snaffle White Mouth
Large Ring. Same action as the plain dexter snaffle but with a white mouth piece.
Jointed Dexter Large Links
Large ring encircles the lower jaw for more control. Large links to the jaw ring allow the ring to slide more easily. Includes a centre ring for more direct action.
Dexter Snaffle Copper Mouth
Copper Mouth encourages salivation, creating a softer mouth with increased feel.
Dexter Snaffle Rubber Mouth
Dexter snaffle with rubber covered mouth piece. Includes a centre ring for improved control.
COPPER MOUTH
HARNESS RACING BITS
Jointed Mouth
Half Spoon
Popular bit. Standard mouth piece.
Thick Jointed Mouth Half Spoon
Popular bit with thick mouthpiece.
Jointed Rubber
Mouth Half Spoon
Rubber covered mouthpiece.
Mullen
Mouth Half Spoon
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length 12.5cm 20mm 108mm 122565 Mouth
For horses that dislike the “nut-cracker” action of a jointed bit.
Jointed Leather
Covered Half Spoon
Popular bit with thick mouthpiece.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
11.5cm 23mm 105mm 122704 12.5cm 23mm 105mm 122706
Half Spoon
Prevents the horse from getting its tongue over the bit.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length 12.5cm 13mm 95mm 122574
Jointed White
Mouth Half Spoon
Softer mouthpiece that encourages relaxation.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
11.5cm 19mm 105mm 127014
12.5cm 19mm 105mm 127016
Mouth
Cheek
Copper
Wrap Half Spoon
Wrapped copper wire helps tough mouthes salivate for a softer mouth with increased mouth feel.
Size Mouth Thick Cheek
Dr
Bristol Half Spoon
The angled plate in the mouthpiece gives greater control on a pulling horse.
Mouth
Cheek
Sprinstein Hinge Mouth
When little pressure is applied to the reins, the 1/2 cheek collapses into the jaw. Attach bridle cheek pieces to smaller rings and reins to larger.
SWEET
IRON
COPPER WRAP
HARNESS RACING BITS
James
Jointed Mouth
The jointed mouth provides more control on hard to manage horses.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 15mm 65mm 122540
Controller (Simpson) Bit
Flat double mouthpiece with twin links designed for horses that pull. Also called a Simpson bit.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
James Mullen Mouth
Side bars curve down slightly and prevent lugging.
11mm 65mm 122535
Captain Sandy Bit
7mm 65mm 122515 Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring
Victor Loose Rings
Controls “lug” and prevents the tongue from going over the bit.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 11mm 65mm 122225
Frisco June Colt Bit
Leather covered colt bit, recommended for educating young horses.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length 12.5cm 16mm 105mm 122592
Lugging bit with a slip bar inside the hollow mouthpiece. Provides leverage either side. Effective on horses inclined to take the bit in the mouth
LC Lugging
Sometimes called a “JIC Bit,” designed for strong pullers. Mouth bars are anchored on opposite sides. Pressure on one rein affects the opposite side of the mouth, and equal rein pressure causes the bit to widen in the horse’s mouth.
Mouth Size
12.5cm 122746
Dexter Snaffle Half Spoon
The large ring encircles the jaw, producing pressure and assisting the driver to control a horse inclined to pull or lug.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Cheek Length
11.5cm 13mm 108mm 122545 12.5cm 13mm 108mm 122547
Brad Lugging Bit
A popular lugging bit with a close fitting jaw piece for instant response.
AC Lugging Bit
A similar action to the JR bit but with a smaller mouthpiece for young horses. Mouth
Regulator
Mullen Mouth
Leather covered. Leverage on both sides for added control.
Butterfly Lugging Bit
For horses who lug or pull. Side plates can be rigged to put pressure on the mouth sides, increasing driver control.
Gene Reigel Lugging Bit
Leather covered lugging bit - the ultimate in lugging & control. A best seller in North America
Crescendo Bit
This bit exerts forward and downward pressure on the bars and tongue. It is a useful bit for hard pullers.
Norton Bit
Also called a Citation bit. Very effective on hard pullers.
Speedway Overcheck
Overcheck to use with a chin strap. Mouth
Jointed Mouth Overcheck
A very fine jointed mouthpiece. Sometimes called a “Mini bit”.
Mouth
10cm 9mm 25mm 122818 11.5cm 9mm 25mm 122819
9mm 25mm 122820
Rubber Mullen Mouth Overcheck
Similar to the Stainless Steel Mullen Overcheck, but softer due to the rubber mouth.
Crit Davis Overcheck
Sharp action for horses that really hog down on the check.
Mullen Mouth Overcheck
A gentle option for horses who are not in the habit of hogging down on the check.
COPPER WRAP
Hutton Overcheck
For a horse that keeps its mouth open. One of the kindest & most effective devices for a horse that is hard on an overcheck.
McKerron Overcheck
Similar action to Crit Davis, but less severe.
122865
Henry Overcheck Offers palate pressure.
Overcheck Bit Straps
For O’Mara Overcheck Bit. 532604
Synthetic Norton Bit Strap
The long strap buckles into the headcheck on the harness racing bridle. 532605
Overcheck Bit Strap Set
Zilco coated webbing, to fit O’Mara or Raymond Overcheck Bits. Includes:
• 2 x A Overcheck Straps
• 1 x B Synthetic Norton Bit Strap
• 1 x C Synthetic Chin Strap 532600
Used in harness racing like a curb strap.
Stainless Steel Anti-Rearing Bit with Straps Set
Nickel Plated Anti-Rearing Bit with Straps Set
Anti Rearing Strap
Synthetic anti rearing bit strap with loop ends and stainless steel fittings.
Cob 131035
131540
131550
Black 132030
132035
Lugging Bar Bit Even
To fit under the jaw, working in conjunction with the harness bit. The shaped piece cups the chin and the bars are fed through the rings of the bit. The reins attach to the rings giving the driver more leverage for horses that lug.
Play Chain Bit
Designed for use in conjunction with another bit, the chain bends in every direction. This encourages play and prevents the horse from leaning on the bit. Recommended only for very experienced hands as it can be very severe.
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 12mm 55mm 122790
Tongue Clip & Headstrap
Made from 3mm Stainless Steel wire. Designed to prevent the horse getting its tongue over the bit. Black synthetic strap with stainless steel fittings. Available seperatley or as a set.
Tongue Clip Set 132510 132515
Anti Rearing Strap Buckle Ends
Synthetic anti rearing bit strap and stainless steel fittings.
Black 132020
White 132025
Anti Rearing Strap Brass Buckle Ends
PVC anti rearing bit strap and brass buckles and fittings.
Black 132041
Dark Blue 132042
Red 132047
White 132048
Royal Blue 132052
Lugging Bar Bit Uneven
Operates in the same way as the Even Jawbreaker, but has a longer bar for horses that lug to one side.
Leather Anti Rearing Bit Strap Attaches to the bit with chicago screws.
Black 132000 Havana 132005
Chin Rest & Cheekers
Connects to the headcheck and cheekers prevent rubbing and pinching of the horse’s lips
Set 532615
Chin Rest 532620
Cheekers 532625
Synthetic Curb Strap
Designed to prevent the bit from pulling through the horse’s mouth. 132521
Stainless Steel Curb Chains
Double inter-locking chain that lies flat, making it less likely to pinch. The curb chain should be 1 1/2 times the length of the bit mouthpiece.
Used in harness racing like a curb strap. 532610
chain remains in the groove of the horse’s chin where it is most effective. Made from Aintree veg-tan leather.
Black 135526 Havana 135527
20 Link Pony 134510
24 Link Cob 134515
Used to attach the curb chain to the bit. Sold as a
134525
Soft Gel Curb Chain Cover
Designed to help prevent chafing of the horse’s chin.
With padded, contoured waffle lining 124401
from Aintree veg-tanned leather.
Black 134581 Havana 134580
Pair of nickel plated clips to attach the bit to the halter. 547230
Metalab Side Rings 90mm
Compatible with liverpool bits. Designed for easy attachment and made for durability and performance. 132570
pair.
NICKEL PLATED
23mm Stretch Gel Rein Stops
Used with ring (running) martingales to prevent the ring travelling up to the bit where it can become caught, and offering more control. Sold as a pair. 196512
Bit Buckle Straps
13mm wide synthetic strap, attaches an anti rearing bit to a halter.
Black 547211
Rubber Band Tongue Tie
Prevent the horse from putting its tongue back in its mouth and shutting off the airway. 136515
Rubber Cheekers
Designed to hold the bit high in the horse’s mouth to prevent the horse from getting it’s tongue over the bit. Alone or as set with Buckle attachment.
Buckle Attachment
Buckle attachment used to connect bit lifters or rubber cheekers to the bridle head. Sold as each.
Black 133931
White 133938
Designed to prevent the horse from getting its tongue over the bit. 136520
Plastic Bit Burr 9cm Diameter
Used for horses that refuse to turn to one side or hang to one side.
532805
Alone Set
Black 133921 133911
White 133928 133918
Black 133941
White 133948
136510
Soft Gel Bit Guards
Easy to fit, offer a soft alternative to traditional bit guard designs. 132532
Lami-Cell Neoprene Bit Guards
Soft and durable to prevent pinching on the horse’s mouth. Velcro for easy attachment.
6mm Thick, 15mm Dia. 132540
10mm Thick, 24mm Dia. 132545
MORE EASILY ACCEPTED BY HORSES
The Flexi Bit System
The revolutionary soft and flexible Flexi Bit system provides an advanced balance between consistency and control for the rider, while providing comfort to the horse.
The Flexi mouthpiece is softer on the horse’s bars, which can help prevent tissue damage. At the same time, it is warmer to the touch than a traditional metal bit, making it more readily accepted by your horse.
Metalab innovative Flexi Bits in ASTM304 Stainless Steel and covered with high-tech EnviroGreen PU, in Flexible Turquoise, or Soft Lime Green.
FLEXIBLE BAR TURQUOISE STRONGER AND GENTLE CONTACT
SOFT BAR LIME GREEN SOFTER CONTACT
Ring Snaffle
Flexible Flexi
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 18mm 65mm 127102
13.5cm 18mm 65mm 127104
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
Ring Snaffle
12.5cm 18mm 65mm 127106
13.5cm 18mm 65mm 127108
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
90mm Ring Snaffle
12.5cm 18mm 90mm 127122
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 18mm 67mm 127245
13.5cm 18mm 67mm 127247
Ring Snaffle Soft
12.5cm 18mm 65mm 127202
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring
Ring Snaffle Soft Flexi Port
90mm Ring Snaffle
12.5cm 18mm 65mm 127206
18mm 65mm 127208
Mouth Size Mouth Thick Ring Size
12.5cm 18mm 90mm 127212
18mm 65mm 127204 Mouth
Flexible Flexi Port
Flexible Flexi Mullen
Mullen
Dee Flexible Flexi
Flexi Mullen
Dee Soft Flexi
Soft Flexi Mullen
Full Cheek Snaffle Flexible Flexi
Pelham Flexible Flexi Mullen
Pelham Flexible Flexi Port
Full Cheek Snaffle Soft Flexi
Half Spoon Flexible Flexi
Half Spoon Soft Flexi
Liverpool Flexible Flexi Mullen
Driving bit with two slots, offering variable rein positions to adjust the leverage effect
Liverpool Flexible Flexi Port
Driving bit with two slots, offering variable rein positions to adjust the leverage effect
Liverpool Soft Flexi Mullen
Driving bit with two slots, offering variable rein positions to adjust the leverage effect
Liverpool Soft Flexi Port
Driving
TRADITION MEETS MODERN COMFORT
Leather Collection
The leather covered bits are a combination of modern technology and traditional craftmanship, resulting in an ergonomic design that enhances comfort for the horse. These bits are gentler in the mouth, creating a more pleasant experience and better communication for rider and horse.
METALAB carefully selects the finest materials for this collection, combining premium lost-wax cast ASTM304 stainless steel with chemical-free, vegetable tanned leather for the mouthpiece.
Leather Eggbutt
Snaffle Double Jointed Oval link. Hollow.
Leather Eggbutt
Snaffle Moon Link Moon link creates space for the tongue.
Eggbutt
Pinchless Offers clearer communication.
clearer communication.
Leather Full Cheek Snaffle Pinchless Offers
Leather
Snaffle
Moon link creates space for the tongue.
Offers clearer communication.
Moon link creates space for the tongue.
Leather Pelham Pinchless
Leather Pessoa Gag Moon Link
Moon link creates space for the tongue.
Leather Pelham Moon Link
Leather Kimblewick Moon Link
