tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for nervous horses and developing riders
tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for young, green or sensitive horses
tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for hunter ring horses needing stability and lateral control
tapered tongue relief, dressage legal
for young, green or sensitive horses
tapered tongue relief, dressage legal
for nervous horses and developing riders
tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for horses learning to respond to steering
flexible tongue relief with copper rollers
for nervous horses and developing riders
flexible tongue relief with copper rollers
for young, green or sensitive horses
tapered tongue relief, dressage legal
for horses that need to soften and relax into the contact
tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for horses needing mild leverage in a compact pelham
On sale: 4.25"
tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for horses that need to soften and relax into the contact
All sizes on sale
tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for nervous horses and developing riders
All sizes on sale
tapered tongue relief, dressage legal
for horses that need to soften and relax into the contact
tapered tongue relief, dressage legal
for young, green or sensitive horses
stable tongue relief without moving parts
for hunter ring horses needing stability and lateral control
tapered tongue relief, dressage legal
for young, green or sensitive horses
tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for speedy work needing poll and lip lift for control
On sale: 5.75" and 6"
tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for driving and jumping requiring precise turns
tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for western horses needing a quiet, stable ring
flexible rubber with built-in tongue relief
for hunter ring horses needing stability and lateral control
rubber tongue relief for sensitive mouths
for young, green or sensitive horses
tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for young, green or sensitive horses
All sizes on sale
wide port that prevents tongue compression
for collection in a double bridle
flexible rubber with built-in tongue relief
for young, green or sensitive horses
tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for western horses needing leverage and curb action
stable tongue relief without moving parts
for nervous horses and developing riders
tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for driving at any level
gentle curve with a thicker, quieter profile
for collection in a double bridle
All sizes on sale
slim anatomical profile with tongue relief
for collection in a double bridle
stable tongue relief without moving parts
for young, green or sensitive horses
flexible rubber with a quieter, steadier feel
for young, green or sensitive horses
tapered tongue relief, dressage legal
for nervous horses and developing riders
All sizes on sale
tongue relief with sweet iron and copper roller
for hunter ring horses needing stability and lateral control
All sizes on sale
flexible rubber with built-in tongue relief
for nervous horses and developing riders
wide port that prevents tongue compression
for hunter ring horses needing stability and lateral control
All sizes on sale
tapered tongue relief, dressage legal
for young, green or sensitive horses
All sizes on sale
flexible tongue relief with copper rollers
for horses that need to soften and relax into the contact
All sizes on sale
ported sweet iron for maximum tongue space
for young, green or sensitive horses
flexible tongue relief with copper rollers
for nervous horses and developing riders
All sizes on sale
flexible rubber with a quieter, steadier feel
for hunter ring horses needing stability and lateral control
stable tongue relief without moving parts
for collection in a double bridle
rubber tongue relief for sensitive mouths
for hunter ring horses needing stability and lateral control
stable tongue relief without moving parts
for hunter ring horses needing stability and lateral control
All sizes on sale
flexible tongue relief with copper rollers
for hunter ring horses needing stability and lateral control
Need help deciding if a tongue relief bit is right for your horse?
Frequently Asked Questions
Tongue relief bits
Tongue relief bits are great for horses that have sensitive and larger tongues and typically also lower palates. They address discomfort that lack of space and too much pressure on the tongue and palate creates.
These bits are suitable for horses at all levels of training with the fixed ring snaffles as great starter bit options and the bits with cheek pieces that create leverage great for horse's moving up the levels and requiring greater precision and control.
Tongue relief bits relieve pressure on the tongue through the curved mouthpiece and the roller on the barrel. For horses with a larger tongue and a lower palate this provides a better distributed pressure through the mouth and eliminates the nutcracker effect of the jointed snaffles. This mouthpiece relieves pressure away from the tongue and on to the bars.
The roller provides a gliding motion when reins are engaged and the bit moves up as well as encourages mobility of the tongue. Many of our tongue relief bits include copper rollers and/or inlays, which encourage salivation and relaxation of the jaw.
Finally, each of the sides on the mouthpiece moves independently which leads to a more precise rein signal in the skilled rider's hands.
While generally these bits are a great fit for horse's of all levels of training, we recommend avoiding this bit for horses that have sensitive or injured bars.
Tongue discomfort can manifest in a variety of ways such flipping the tongue over the bit, headshaking and evading contact. We can give you more specific advice over e-mail if you reach out to us via our contact form.
Please note that a new bit cannot address deeper medical or training issues. You should always consult with your veterinarian and coach to eliminate other possible causes of performance issues.