A French link snaffle isย a double-jointed bit with a flat, oval-shaped centerpiece designed to lie comfortably on a horse’s tongue. This design provides a milder, more uniform pressure than a single-jointed bit, prevents the mouthpiece from pressing into the roof of the horse’s mouth, and allows for more independent control of each side of the bit. It is often recommended for horses with less palate clearance.
The Dr. Bristol link and the French link differ in several ways. The Dr. Bristol link is not a Dressage legal mouthpiece, the French link is. The main difference is that the French link sits at the same angle as the rest of the mouthpiece, while the Dr. Bristol sits at a different angle. The Dr. Bristol will rest across the horse’s mouth until the horse comes against the bit at a certain angle, at which point, the edge of the Dr. Bristol center link will come against the tongue. This makes the mouthpiece a bit more corrective than a French link mouthpiece which typically stays flat against the tongue.
Eggbutt cheek pieces with a slightly curved Dr. Bristol centerpiece. Metal alloy, made in England.
The Dr. Bristol link and the French link differ in several ways. The Dr. Bristol link is not a Dressage legal mouthpiece, the French link is. The main difference is that the French link sits at the same angle as the rest of the mouthpiece, while the Dr. Bristol sits at a different angle. The Dr. Bristol will rest across the horse’s mouth until the horse comes against the bit at a certain angle, at which point, the edge of the Dr. Bristol center link will come against the tongue. This makes the mouthpiece a bit more corrective than a French link mouthpiece which typically stays flat against the tongue.
For a comfortable Weymouth, get your horse the Special 16mm Aurigan Dressage Bit from Herm Sprenger.
This superb Weymouth bit features a medium high and widened port that is angled forward by 30. The tongue pressure is reduced, so it is suitable for horses that are irritated by a cramped tongue. Also, pressure exerted is higher poll due to the 7 cm cheeks. The leverage effect is slightly delayed. Additionally, the mouthpiece is made of Aurigan, which helps to stimulate salivation through the unique composition of copper, silicon, and zinc. This encourages the horse to chew and accept the bit more readily, leading to greater relaxation, communication, and responsiveness.ย
This versatile loose ring bit is specifically designed to fit comfortably in your horse’s mouth, promoting a friendly interaction between mouth and tongue. It features a 45 degree angled middle link for soft and precise aids, making it great for all disciplines and levels of schooling.
This versatile loose ring bit is specifically designed to fit comfortably in your horse’s mouth, promoting a friendly interaction between mouth and tongue. It features a 45 degree angled middle link for soft and precise aids, making it great for all disciplines and levels of schooling.