Eggbutt Copper Mouth Bit

Eggbutt snaffle with jointed copper mouthpiece. Copper is a good metal to use for the mouthpiece of horse bits as it is warmer and softer than stainless steel. It also has a taste unlike stainless steel, much almost every horse will prefer and react to by producing a 'soft mouth' and salivating more than with stainless steel. Some horses often Arab or thoroughbred type, dislike a single joint as they have a low palette, in this case a french link or double jointed mouthpiece often keeps the horse relaxed in his mouth more than a single joint. The eggbutt jointed copper mouth snaffle is thought to be one of the simplest bits, and can be good for novice riders as the eggbutt cheek prevents too much vibration from the riders rein being felt by the horse.

• Works on the bars and roof of the mouth due to the nutcracker action
• Can sometimes help prevent the horse from getting its tongue over the bit due to the high nature of the bit mouthpiece in the horses mouth when in use
• Copper mouthpiece encourages the horse to salivate and achieve a soft mouth, can also help to prevent split lips caused by a dry mouth
• The eggbutt snaffle can be used in dressage competitions
• Bit strength: fairly mild