EquiKind Ripple Loose Ring Snaffle Bit
EquiKind Ripple Loose Ring Snaffle Bit this EquiKind loose ring allows movement in the horse's mouth whilst the ripples on the mouthpiece add a little pressure for extra control.
Apple flavoured, very mild and perfect for mouthing young horses. Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 65mm.
Show Jump Waterford 2 Ring
Show Jump Waterford 2 Ring the Continental Gag should be worn with 2 reins preferably; the first rein should be used on the snaffle ring, which is the first ring adjacent to the mouthpiece. When the first rein is attached to the snaffle rein it is used just like a loose ring hanging cheek bit, which uses poll pressure and lip pressure due to the sliding loose ring also applies various pressures in...
Pelham Waterford Bit
Pelham Waterford Bit the pelham uses a variety of pressures, which all in all seem to work together to prove a very useful bit. Basically the Pelham is an incorporation of the Weymouth and bradoon, and should theoretically be used with 2 reins. the first rein is attached to the snaffle rein, and the second rein attached to the ring at the bottom of the shank, when the first rein is used the Pelham...
Shires Sweet Iron Loose Ring Copper Lozenge Bit 510
Shires Sweet Iron Loose Ring Copper Lozenge Bit 510 one of the most popular bits we sell, helps to salivate and relax. The copper lozenge sweet iron snaffle (also known as the copper french link bradoon) is one of the most popular bits we sell. The copper lozenge sweet iron snaffle is useful for horses with large tongues or small mouths, as the lack of nutcracker action helps them to stay more settled....
Shires Full Cheek Snaffle with Copper Peanut 6328
Shires Full Cheek Snaffle with Copper Peanut is a great bit for schooling. The peanut copper link in this bit provides a warm metal for the horses mouth and also helps to encourage salivation. Mouthpiece thickness: 13mm. Cheek height: 165mm.
Pelham Coscoquero Roller Mouth Bit
Pelham Coscoquero Roller Mouth Bit the coscoquero pelham is a high ported pelham with a central copper wheel in the middle. The Coscoquero if useful for horses that try to get their tongue over the bit or lean, and can also have the action of raising the horses head. Pelham bits are designed to be used with two reins, the 'snaffle' rein on the larger ring which should have a constant contact,...
Nylon In Hand Snaffle Bit
Nylon In Hand Snaffle Bit this Nylon snaffle with brass/silver rings is a bit suitable for in hand work only, and is a good bit to start mouthing a youngster with. The nylon snaffle has small rings that are less likely to get caught up if the young horse rubs his mouth on anything, and the mouthpiece is warm to the touch and not too thick as to feel uncomfortable. The brass/silver ring nylon snaffle...
Sweet Iron Tom Thumb Bit
Sweet Iron Tom Thumb Bit this is a popular bit amongst showjumpers, being similar in action to an American gag but without the action of the mouthpiece being raised up in the horses mouth. The shank of the Tom thumb bit gives leverage and encourages the horse to keep his carriage lower as well as providing brakes. The combination of sweet iron and copper makes the bit very palatable and almost all...
Cheltenham Gag
Cheltenham Gag a traditional cheltenham gag, jointed mouthpiece on havana leather runner sides. The cheltenham gag has holes in the eggbutt cheeks to accept a gag cheek. The gag cheek is a type of extended cheek piece that passes through the holes in the gag bit, with a ring at the base for the reins to fasten to, as opposed to the cheek pieces attaching directly to the bit ring as usual. Gags work...
Loose Ring Magic Bit
Loose Ring Magic Bit with a Cambridge mouth snaffle, also commonly referred to as the magic bit is a bit often used on ponies. Its straight mouthpiece with a gentle port, is thin enough to allow plenty of room for the tongue and has a neat ring. The magic bit often encourages the pony to relax and accept the contact far more than a jointed bit and has gained popularity as often more control is achieved...
Leather Curb Chains
Townfields Leather Curb Chains a good quality leather curb chain with 3 metal links at each end. To use instead of a normal chain.
Pony / 4 inch
Cob / 5 inch
Full / 6 inch
Shires Sweet Iron Double Jointed Pelham Bit 523
Shires Sweet Iron Double Jointed Pelham Bit pelham's work on the poll, corners, bars, tongue and chin groove. This bit will assist control but the jointed mouthpiece will lessen the nutcracker action and the copper and sweet iron will encourage the horse to be softer. Encourages softness in the mouth. Sweet iron bits are designed to oxidise to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing. The addition...
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring with Mullen Mouth 6357
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring with Mullen Mouth is very stable in the horse?s mouth. It has a medium port creating space for the tongue and relieving pressure. Mouthpiece thickness: 12mm. Cheek height: 65mm.
Pelham Soft Rubber Flexi Bit
Pelham Soft Rubber Flexi Bit the flexible rubber mouth moulds around the horses mouth, giving this pelham the slightly reduced curb action of a jointed pelham, but with a far milder action in the mouth. Flexible rubber pelhams are best suited to horse that have enough space for a large mouthpiece and are ideal for novice riders using a stronger bit for the first time as the mouth is mild. Pelhams are...
Happy Mouth Loose Ring Peanut Bit
Happy Mouth Loose Ring Peanut Bit apple scented, tough, non-toxic, flexible mouth with reinforcing stainless steel. The loose rings snaffles make a more mobile bit than an eggbutt or fixed cheek bit, which should encourage your horse to keep a relaxed jaw and mouth the bit. The loose ring may be useful if your horse leans on the bit, or takes hold, as the bit is always movable so the horse cannot take...
EquiKind +Loose Ring Peanut Link Bit
EquiKind + Loose Ring Peanut Link Bit this loose ring EquiKind+ snaffle offers more movement in the horse's mouth and helps to discourage leaning on the bit.
Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 50mm (4.5"), 65mm (5", 5.5").
Shires Sweet Iron Bevel Bit 519
Shires Sweet Iron Bevel Bit this bit allows the rein to be attached to a definite part of the bit ring and aids with control. Sweet iron bits are designed to oxidise to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing. The addition of copper inserts further increases their acceptance.
Tongue Port Rubber
Tongue Port Rubber this rubber tongue port to attach to your bit to stop the animal putting their tongue over the bit.
EquiKind Mullen Full Cheek Snaffle Bit
EquiKind Mullen Full Cheek Snaffle Bit this tasty apple flavoured EquiKind mouth bit has full cheeks to help with steering.
Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 165mm.
Pelham Swales 3 in 1 Bit
Pelham Swales 3 in 1 Bit the Swales Pelham bit is suitable for strong horses that are inclined to lean down. It is not suitable for a Novice rider or horse that does not fully understand the aids. It is extremely popular bit with the showing and driving fraternity and is often used in other disciplines for faster work on an experienced horse that is over enthusiastic. This is the only Pelham that removes...
Blue Sweet Iron Universal Lozenge Horse Bit
Blue Sweet Iron Universal Lozenge Horse Bit a new addition here at Townfields. The blue sweet iron universal is suitable for forward going types with a slight poll action and leverage when the rein is placed on the bottom ring. The lozenge centre has no nutcracker action so kinder to the horse. Blue sweet iron bits are a warmer metal and along with the brass alloy lozenge this will help the horse to...
Shires Sweet Iron Hanging Cheek Snaffle Bit 522
Shires Sweet Iron Hanging Cheek Snaffle Bit a useful bit to give a small amount of poll pressure. This bit aids with control by applying a light pressure on the poll to encourage a lower head carriage whilst still being a snaffle. Sweet iron bits are designed to oxidise to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing. The addition of copper inserts further increases their acceptance.
EquiKind Ripple Eggbutt Bit
EquiKind Ripple Eggbutt Bit the eggbutt rings on this bit prevent pinching while the EquiKind mullen mouth is mild. The ripples on the mouthpiece add a little pressure for extra control, whilst the apple flavour makes it very palatable.
Mouthpiece thickness: 18mm. Cheek height: 70mm.
Bit Butter
Bit Butter moisturises and heals the mouth, restores feeling and comfort, encourages acceptance of the bit This special formulation from America provides soothing care to the mouth. Bit Butter replenishes moisture and restores feeling in dry, callused, unresponsive areas of the horse's mouth. Enriched with a "mouth softening complex" that includes Mango and Shea Butter, Peppermint and Soybean Oil,...
Loop Ring Waterford Bit
Loop Ring Waterford Bit this loop ring wilkie style waterford bit is a very popular bit for ponies in need of extra brakes. The wilkie snaffle has an action similar to a continental, utilising pressure on the poll and raising the bit in the horses mouth to achieve additional control. The loop ring applies this action but to a milder degree, and with a much neater cheek, which is why it has found such...
Townfields Bit Burr
Townfields Bit Burr a bristle bit pricker to help with a one sided horse. This bit burr can be put onto one side of the bit and when pressure is applied on the opposite rein this helps encourage the horse that way. A very good quality Bit burr, English leather not at all flimsy and a popular Townfields Saddlers product.
Blue Sweet Iron Loop Ring Lozenge Horse Bit
Blue Sweet Iron Loop Ring Lozenge Horse Bit a new addition to the Townfields range, this loop ring blue wilkie style snaffle bit is a very popular bit for ponies or horses in need of a little extra brakes. The loop ring show snaffle has an action similar to a continental, utilising pressure on the poll and raising the bit in the horses mouth to achieve additional control without resorting to a stronger...
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Universal Bit 16mm (8023u)
Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge Universal Bit 16mm (8023u) this bit is brilliant for faster work such as jumping etc as you can turn much more easily and it generally eliminates the head toss when asking for a downward transition, for instance, shortening before a fence. If you need to upgrade from a snaffle, it is highly recommended as you are staying with a mild mouthpiece but subtly employing other...
Townfields Tongue Grid with Strap
Townfields Tongue Grid with Strap, wire stainless steel tongue grid complete with a havana leather bradoon strap sewn on. Adjustable on the one near side so could shorten down to fit a Cob size too. Helps to prevent horse's getting their tongues over the bit.
Full Cheek French Bit
Full Cheek French Bit this is an eggbutt sided, full ball cheek snaffle, with a double jointed mouthpiece connected by a flat plate, that removes the nutcracker action of a single joint. The eggbutt sides give a cushioned effect to the sides of the mouth prevent pinching or chaffing; while the full cheeks ensure that the mouthpiece remains central in the mouth and cannot be pulled through. They also...
Blue Sweet Iron Hanging Cheek Lozenge Horse Bit
Blue Sweet Iron Hanging Cheek Lozenge Horse Bit a new addition to our range of bits at Townfields, a useful bit to give a small amount of poll pressure. This bit aids with control by applying a light pressure on the poll to encourage a lower head carriage whilst still being a snaffle. Blue sweet iron bits are a warmer metal and along with the brass alloy lozenge this will help the horse to salivate...
Eggbutt Snaffle Bit
Eggbutt Snaffle Bit is made from stainless steel using the investment cast, lost wax method for the highest quality finish. 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 snaffle is thought to be one of the...
Pelham Mullen Mouth Bit
Pelham Mullen Mouth Bit the mullen mouth pelham is one of the most basic pelhams, and preferable to the more popular hard rubber or vulcanite pelhams for horses with a large tongue or small mouth. The curved mullen mouth of this pelham bit gives space for the tongue, with no collapse on the bars and no real palate pressure. Pelhams are designed to be used with two reins, the 'snaffle' rein on the larger...
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Universal with Roller Link 6339
Shires Blue Sweet Iron Universal with Roller Link Combines poll pressure and leverage, for a mild gag action. The loose brass alloy discs in the centre can help to soothe a fussy tongued horse. Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 115mm (4.5", 5"), 130mm (5.5").
Happy Mouth Jointed Pelham Bit
Happy Mouth Jointed Pelham Bit is often used for horses that prove to strong in a snaffle, the side shanks give you the extra leverage to aid in stopping with the curb action too, the Pelham is a very popular bit for more forward going types. It uses a variety of pressures, which all in all seem to work together to prove a very useful bit. Pelham roundings can be used for young riders not wanting...
Pelham Hard Rubber Bit
Pelham Hard Rubber Bit the hard rubber pelham is about the most popular variety of pelham, and the modern alternative to the vulcanite pelhams. The hard rubber coating softens the action of the curved mullen mouth of this pelham bit giving space for the tongue, with no collapse on the bars and no real palate pressure. Hard rubber pelhams are best suited to horse that have enough space for a large mouthpiece...
Hackamore English Bit
Hackamore English Bit hackamores are ideal for use on sensitive or difficult horses and work by applying pressure on the nose, jaw and poll. Used carefully they can be very effective. Sometimes used if your horse has problems with bitting or maybe a sore mouth for various reasons, effectively you are riding in a bitless bridle but with the arch of the side shank giving you the leverage for control....
Fulmer French Link Snaffle Bit
Fulmer French Link Snaffle Bit a full cheek, eggbutt side plain snaffle with loose rings. This bit is excellent for schooling and has a nice thickness of mouth. The long cheeks prevent the bit being pulled through the mouth and the eggbutt sides protect the corners of the mouth, while the loose rings give more play to the mouth and encourages the horse to mouth and therefore keep a moist mouth that...
Happy Mouth Full Cheek Peanut Bit
Happy Mouth Full Cheek Peanut Bit apple scented, tough, non-toxic, flexible mouth with reinforcing stainless steel. Full Cheek bits are a fixed cheek bit, this may be useful for horses that are a bit unsure of the bit as it doesn't move around to much in the mouth, it should encourage the horse to stretch into the contact. A fixed bit would be less suitable if your horse is prone to leaning or taking...
Neue Schule Leather Curb Strap
Neue Schule Leather Curb Strap Highest quality Sedgewick English Leather curb strap. These are fully adjustable and should be fitted onto the small top ring. The leather curb should act when the bottom cheeks have rotated backwards 45 degrees. Please note that the leather curb strap sits higher than the chin groove. These straps are also available in a pony length if required please call us to order.
EquiKind + Full Cheek Peanut Link Bit
EquiKind + Full Cheek Peanut Link Bit this EquiKind+ bit has a lozenge to encourage a softer contact and full cheeks to aid with steering.
Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Cheek height: 165mm.
Pelham Leather Roundings
Pelham Leather Roundings these are ideal to use when you only wish to use one rein instead of two. Simply bend round and attach onto your pelham therefore only needing to hold the one rein rather than two. Can be great for children too with strong ponies without the two reins to manage but gaining that extra control.
Stubben Pelham Roundings
Stubben Pelham Roundings these roundings are very neat in size. Forming a small loop on a pelham bit to save using two reins.
Happy Mouth Loose Ring Straight Bit
Happy Mouth Loose Ring Straight Bit apple scented, tough, non-toxic, flexible mouth with reinforcing stainless steel. The loose rings snaffles make a more mobile bit than an eggbutt or fixed cheek bit, which should encourage your horse to keep a relaxed jaw and mouth the bit. The loose ring may be useful if your horse leans on the bit, or takes hold, as the bit is always movable so the horse cannot...
Hanging Cheek Waterford Bit
Hanging Cheek Waterford Bit the Filet Baucher is also known as the Hanging Cheek, it uses pressure on the poll as the cheek piece has an extra ring above the snaffle ring where the bridle cheek pieces are attached to, this poll pressure encourages the horse to lower the head and come on to the bit especially useful for horses that have a high head carriage. This bit has a chain type mouthpiece which...
Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring Lozenge Horse Bit
Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring Lozenge Horse Bit a new addition to the bit range at Townfields the blue sweet iron loose ring is a useful training bit, kind to the mouth and without the nutcracker action of a jointed bit it can help them to stay more settled. The double joint is often favoured by horses as the lack of palette pressure makes the bit more comfortable and relieves pressure on the horses bars....
Townfields Gel Bit Guards
Townfields Gel Bit Guards offer all the protection of a traditional bit guard but with a soft gel moulding round the mouth piece offering protection for the corners of the mouth. Helps to prevents pinching and rubbing and works with most type of bits. Also encourages bit to stay straight and balanced in horse's mouth, especially when turning. Soft and comfortable with less spinning round than more...
Shires Two Ring Copper Lozenge Gag 528
Shires Two Ring Copper Lozenge Gag allows the rein to be placed on either the main ring or smaller lower ring for more leverage whilst the copper lozenge encourages the horse to salivate. The 5" and smaller sizes of this bit have smaller rings to ensure the bit remains in proportion. Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Cheek height: 120mm (4.5", 5"), 145mm (5.5", 6").
Neue Schule Turtle Tactio with Flex Loose Ring Bit (7011)
Neue Schule Turtle Tactio with Flex Loose Ring Bit (7011) This bold TongueSMART™ design focuses rein pressure to the central part of the tongue whilst diverting pressure away from the sensitive regions near the bars. The unique central ‘Turtle’ link brings the proximal ends of the cannons to their closest separation possible. The Flex ™ concept of widening the surfaces that...
Korsteel Flexi Rubber Mullen Mouth Loose Ring Snaffle Bit
Korsteel Flexi Rubber Mullen Mouth Loose Ring Snaffle Bit is a mobile bit which evenly distributes pressure across the tongue and bars of the mouth without disturbing the roof of the mouth. Pressure created by the reins is spread over a larger surface area. The soft rubber mouthpiece offers a warmer and softer option, creating a much milder bit. Ideal for young horses accepting their first bit.
Horse Bits
Townfields Saddlers carry a comprehensive selection of horse bits including Snaffle Bits, Pelham Bits, Sweet Iron Bits, Blue Sweet Iron Bits, Neue Schule Bits, Stubben Bits and many more.
Horse bits are usually made of metal or a synthetic material and are placed in the horses mouth to help the rider in communicate with the horse. They assist with control and direction and some promote acceptance. They attach onto the bridle and the reins. Stubben Horse Bits, Sweet Iron bits, Neue Schule Horse bits in the latest salox metal can promote acceptance and help in all aspects of bitting.
For the larger horse we have a category offering horse bits up to 6 1/2 and 7 inch in some styles, take a look...
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