The Shires Loose Ring Training Bit with Lozenge (or Shires Training Bit with Lozenge) is a highly comfortable, double-jointed bit engineered specifically for schooling young, green or mouth-sensitive horses. It features an extra-thick profile designed to establish a gentle, confidence-building contact.
Key Specifications:
- Premium hand-polished stainless steel (durable, rust-resistant, and tasteless).
- Mouthpiece Thickness: An exceptionally thick 18mm profile, making it a true training or "comfort" bit.
- Cheek Ring Dimensions: Standard 65mm loose rings.
How it Works:
- 18mm Pressure Dispersion: The defining asset of this training bit is its 18mm thickness. Because it occupies a broad surface area inside the mouth, any direct pressure from the rider’s reins is widely diluted across the bars and tongue. This prevents sharp pulling or digging, making it incredibly forgiving for horses learning to accept the bit.
- Contoured Central Lozenge: The double-jointed design centres around a smooth, rounded lozenge link. Unlike a single joint, it cannot collapse upward into a sharp "V" shape (nutcracker action) to strike the roof of the mouth. Instead, the lozenge gently drapes across the tongue to offer clear, intuitive, and soft communication.
- Discourages Leaning: Free-moving loose O-rings slide completely independently of the mouthpiece. This subtle mobility makes it very difficult for young or heavy horses to fix their jaw, lock onto the metal, and lean downward to drag the rider along.
- Instant Pressure Release: The loose cheek design ensures that the precise microsecond the rider softens their fingers, all bit pressure instantly vanishes from the mouth, providing an immediate reward for the horse's obedience.
This bit is fully legal for British Dressage (BD) and FEI competition.