Please note, for reasons of health and hygiene this bit is non returnable if removed from the template. Pair your three ring gag horse bit with one of our Anatomical Bridles. May not be suitable for horses with small mouths or a large tongue due to the thicker mouthpiece. Our rubber bits have been heat treated to make them smooth to the touch and more durable. Rubber covered bits generally have thicker mouthpieces making them softer and ideal for horses with sensitive mouths or those who do not like metal bits. Can be a good choice for riders who find they need a little extra control for jumping or fast work.Īs per our size guide the A & B measurements of this bit are as follows: The rubber mouth piece softens the action of this bit and the copper lozenge encourages the horse to accept the bit and helps to reduce the nutcracker action of a single jointed bit. The continental cheek of the jointed J.P. The curved mouthpiece follows the contours of the horses mouth and is good for horses with a larger tongue. This ensures that a correct contact can be maintained on the snaffle ring without poll pressure when needed. Korsteel jointed dutch gag 3 Ring is a curved mouth single jointed continental snaffle bit, also sometimes known as a 4 ring continental snaffle.

Using the reins on the lower rings significantly increases poll pressure which is why we recommend using two reins or rounding's attached to a single rein when using them. The top ring attaches to the cheek pieces of the bridle and you can attach the reins to any of the three lower rings to provide a variety of different leverage options.Īlso known as a continental bit, it works by raising the bit in the horse's mouth in a similar way to a traditional gag but without the same severity. A three ring Dutch gag typically consists of four rings in total but with only three rings that you can actually attach the reins to, giving it the name.

3 ring dutch gag