Love the versatility and explaination of each bit
Purchase this bit for my 4-year old OTTB mare after I noticed she was chewing off all the rubber on her other bit. She’s going super well in it and is happy as a clam! Will definitely purchase other bits when the time comes from Agador!
Starting a 12 yr broodmare under saddle. After her teeth were floated and riding in a halter we are ready for a snaffle. Tried 8 different styles from various brands. The only mouthpiece she didn't fight had some western shanks. So I went down the rabbit hole of what she liked about that bit and how to get it in a dressage legal snaffle. With the previous snaffles (rollers, crickets, bars, lozenges, comfort styles) and don't get me started on nutcrackers...we had cross jaw, gaping, clacking teeth, tongue retraction and evasion, and even trying to paw the bridle off with her front feet. These symptoms were displayed in a headstall with no reins even attached. Gone are the days of trainers and the "fat snaffle" start every colt with it.
My "calmport" bit arrived today! She immediately went forward, turned on cue, stopped, backed with easy, she shouldered in and out, let out a long breath and said "FINALLY"
She could hear my seat and legs because her mouth noise was muted.
Take the quiz, call a customer support, but you are reading this review for a reason. Your horse needs a different bit perhaps? !
I struggled for years to find a suitable bit for my freight train of mare to take out cross country. We needed a larger size 5.75 and everything we had previously found in that size had huge mouth pieces that took up so much room in her mouth. She used to lean into the bit while galloping and fight the mouth piece the whole time. It was almost an immediate transformation the first time I took her out in this bit. No fighting and fussing, it allowed me to soften as we galloped along with out her taking the bit and running with it. I can't recommend this bit enough!
Absolutely love this bit! My horse is quite particular with bits and prefers the barrel link style, and the port offers her the extra room and comfort for her tongue. She is steadier on the contact and so relaxed! This bit is well made and an exceptional value, meaning we could try this without a huge commitment and I’m so glad we did!
I bought this for a horse that wanted to pull the reins out of rider’s hands in a double jointed D-ring snaffle and got cranky about contact. This bit is much more stable and still in his mouth. He stopped pulling and quietly accepts contact with this bit, so I think he likes it. We’ve been using it almost a year and he remains happy with it. It still looks beautiful too.
This offers occasional but excellent brakes (should I need them) on my excitable young TB when I jump him. I love being able to ride with mostly just snaffle contact and a longer curb rein while knowing that the mouthpiece is gentle and the leverage is milder than most pelhams when I do need it. He was previously in a loose-ring, double-joined snaffle, and he seems to like the mouthpiece of this so much that I ordered a CalmBlue eggbutt snaffle for our flat rides.
Im a bit fitter and this is in my top 5 most selected bits across all brands. You need to size up due to the unique shape. Great for horses reluctant to settle into the contact and lift the base of the neck.
The only thing that I disliked about I got a 5.5 but I thought I ordered a five, maybe I’m confused
I liked everything, I think I might have got the wrong size for the egg butt, but that’s ok!
This is the third Agador’s bit I own. Each change has improved my horse’s comfort and our communication. Highly recommend.
Purchased the 4.75” bit for our Shetland pony that was chomping on the bit and now rides in this happily without any fussing in his mouth!
Only used the bit once so far but it's gorgeous, the fit was right and my horse is already way quieter in the contact. We aren't competing so this bit is perfect. Highly recommend doing the quiz to see if the bit you're looking at is the right fit for your goals, I found it very helpful.
OMG its the first bit out of abput 10 that my horse actually liked , seriously happy right now , i had given up even trying .
I highly recommend calm blue eggbut snaffle with roller my horse is relaxed ,10/10 😊
works great for the sensitive mouthed OTTBs at our farm. So glad to have an affordable version of these rubber bits on the market now
My horse took to it instantly. He definitely prefers it to his old standard fullcheck snaffle.
Gorgeous bit!!!
Product was fine but now defective, the eggbut ring on the right has locked and gets hot when you try to move it
Love the quality of bit. Horse is super happy and comfortable in it. Will absolutely recxommend