The Dutch or Continental Gag is designed to apply poll pressure and gives the rider extra leverage when needed through the lower rings. The Happy Mouth Dutch 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 pressures in the mouth through the jointed mouthpiece. When the second rein is attached to the ring below, the pressures are increased as the lower rings produce more leverage. In the instance of using 2 reins then this bit can be used as a hanging cheek bit and then when more help is required, the second rein can be brought into play. If the bit is only used with one rein on the lower ring, then the pressure in applied constantly and no pressure release is available for the horse.
The gag produces a head raising action and is often used for cross country and/or jumping where the head needs to be raised quickly in order to gain control and so to get ready for the next jump. The single joint puts pressure on the sides of the tongue, on the lips and on the bars due to the nutcracker. The single jointed bits also may also have a head raising action.
Happy Mouth Bits are made from a quality stainless steel and are coated with a flexible, non-toxic apple flavoured plastic which can increase acceptance of the bit in some horses.
Please note - Happy Mouth bits are not chew resistant
Happy Mouth horse bits are highly acclaimed across the equestrian industry for their innovative and unprecedented designs. The brand was founded by E Jeffries and Sons and continues to have a huge effect on the purchasing of horse bits in the equestrian world. These horse bits from Happy Mouth are fantastic quality and are a revolution for the manufacturing of bits.
These horse bits are unlike any other bits that you see on the equestrian market and a lot of horses find them more comfortable. They are made from quality stainless steel and are coated with flexible, non-toxic apple flavoured plastic which tends to be warmer and softer in the horse’s mouth. This ensures maximum comfort.
Many horses prefer Happy Mouth horse bits to any other as they feel more comfortable and are a fantastic substitute for horses and ponies who cannot have metal bits. Millbry Hill supplies you with a great collection of Happy Mouth horse bits to enable you to choose the ideal one for both you and your horse. We have products available for all your equestrian requirements whether it is braking, steering or simply more comfort.
We have a range of shapes, types and sizes available online allowing you to purchase the correct one for you and your horse and they are all sold at affordable prices. If you have a horse which is very sensitive then these Happy Mouth horse bits are a fantastic investment and can contribute to your relationship thus making them healthy and happier. You could also browse what else we have for sale in our horse bits collection.
We are always updating our stock here at Millbry Hill so do not hesitate to check back on our range of Happy Horse horse bits. Alternatively, you can give us a call as we do not stock everything online and we could possibly have what you need in one of our stores.