ComfortWave Loose Ring Bradoon (Demo Condition)

$55.90 CAD

$69.90 CAD

Best for: for horses that need to soften and relax into the contact
Feel: even pressure across tongue and bars
Material: German Silver
Thickness: Wide (16+mm)
Ships from: Burlington, Ontario
Returns: No, demo units are sold as seen

Dressage legality

USEFLegal
ECLegal
FEILegal
USEALegal
EC EventingLegal

FEI Young Horse classes also require a 14mm minimum mouthpiece.

Description

The mouthpiece of this bit is an improved version of the most classic bit horse trainers have used for centuries. The double broken design helps relieve pressure on the horse's palate while the loose rings can facilitate subtler signals.

Our ComfortWave mouthpiece features a curve to conform to the shape of the horse's mouth and encourage acceptance of contact. The lozenge features a larger than usual surface area with no sharp edges to distribute pressure evenly on the tongue.

German silver develops a sweet taste when in contact with the horse's saliva and has a slightly softer and warmer feel compared to stainless steel or other metals commonly used for bits. This characteristic can make the bit more comfortable for some horses, as it may feel gentler against their sensitive mouth tissues and improve relaxation.

This bit features a loose ring cheekpiece which enables the bit to move more in the horses mouth. This facilitates a subtler, more precise communication and is great for horses that are more advanced in their training or those preferring a less subtle signal from the bit.

We recommend sizing up quarter size and using bit guards if necessary with this cheek piece.

Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm

Please note that sweet iron bits oxidise naturally and the blue parts will over time develop a thin layer of rust and turn brown/grey. This is by design as the "rust" is what creates the taste so many horses love.

Please note that these bits are in excellent demo condition with very minor signs of wear and no returns or exchanges apply.

Size:

5.5"

Variant

Only 2 units left

⚠ Non-Returnable. This item is final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged.

Questions riders ask about this bit

Which horses does ComfortWave suit?

Horses that stiffen against a straight mouthpiece, and horses that are sensitive about tongue pressure. The central lozenge has an unusually large surface with no sharp edges, so pressure spreads across the tongue instead of concentrating in one place.

It is the mouthpiece our hunter and jumper riders reach for most.

Is 16mm too thick for my horse?

It might be, and we would rather say so now.

ComfortWave is 16mm in 4.75" and up, and 13mm at 4.5" and below. The average horse has around 16mm of space from tongue to palate, so a wide bit suits a horse with an average to shallow tongue and plenty of room, not a thick or fleshy one.

If your horse has a big tongue or a low palate, look at CalmBlue at 10mm, CalmRide at 10 to 12mm, or ComfortGlide at 12mm instead.

The wave shape looks wrong to me.

The curve is deliberate and it is doing the work. It is shaped to follow the mouth rather than cut straight across it, which is why it looks unusual next to a straight mouthpiece.

If you are unsure you have it the right way up, send us a photo and we will confirm.

My young horse puts its tongue over it.

Try the eggbutt or Baucher version before you change mouthpiece. A more stable cheekpiece holds the bit still and often settles it on its own, and that is a cheaper first move than starting again with a different mouthpiece.

What is German silver?

A copper, nickel and zinc alloy. There is no actual silver in it.

The copper content gives a mild warm taste that encourages salivation. Unlike sweet iron there is no oxidation process to manage, so it is the lower maintenance choice.

How do I look after it?

Wipe clean with a damp cloth after use. No oiling and no rust prevention needed. It may develop a slight patina over time, which is normal and does not affect how the bit works.

What size do I need?

Bit size is the width of the mouthpiece. We list inches. Some bits are stamped in centimetres, so a bit marked 13.5 is 13.5cm, which is our 5.5".

Measure your horse rather than going by their height. A 17hh horse can have a 5" mouth. If you already have a bit that fits well, measure that instead and match it.

Fixed cheek (eggbutt, Baucher, D-ring, full cheek): about 0.5cm of clearance each side. Loose ring: up to 1/8" between the corner of the lip and the bore hole each side. If you ride in bit guards, or your horse has fleshy lips that catch, order a quarter inch up from your fixed-cheek size.

Too wide slides side to side and can pinch the corners. Too narrow presses on the lips. If your current bit fits with no room at all, stay at that size. If it "just" fits, go up a quarter inch.

Send us a photo of your horse in their current bit and we will tell you what we see.

Can I return it if it does not suit my horse?

Most of our metal bits, yes, within 30 days, for a refund or an exchange, and we do take them back used. That is the point of the 30 days: a bit you have not ridden in tells you nothing.

What happens to it then is that we resell it as a Demo unit, clearly labelled and priced lower, rather than as new. That is also where the demo units on this site come from.

Three things cannot come back: rubber mouthpieces, Final Sale items, and Demo condition bits. Rubber because it cannot be brought back to a saleable state, and the other two because they have already been through this once. All three are marked in the product title and description.

You can add return coverage at checkout, which gets you a free return label. If you skip it you can still use the returns portal, and the label cost comes off your refund.

We do not run a trial or loaner program.

How do I know if this is right for my horse?

Ask us. We would rather look at your horse than have you guess.

Useful things to tell us: what they go in now and what is not working, your discipline and whether it needs to be competition legal, the size, and what their mouth looks like inside. Peel the lip back and look at the tongue. Is it fleshy and full, or thin and tucked? Is the palate low? Are the bars sharp to the touch?

A photo of your horse wearing their current bit tells us more than a paragraph.

One thing worth saying up front: the bit is one variable. Saddle fit, dental work, noseband tightness and rider hands cause a lot of what gets blamed on bits. If your horse has changed suddenly, get the teeth and the saddle checked before you change the bit.

Which way up does it go?

Lay the bit flat on a table. The roller or centre link should sit as the highest point. The Agador's lettering and the size should read upright, and the "A" points toward the nostrils.

Our logo placement is not perfectly consistent across the range, because where it lands depends on the bore hole the cheekpiece rings pass through, and some bits work either way up. If it looks odd, send a photo and we will confirm rather than have you guess.

When will my size be back in stock?

A restock is usually 4 to 8 weeks. Canada tends to land first and the US follows about 2 to 3 weeks later, so if you are in the US and it shows in stock for Canada, ask us. We can often ship one across the border, which adds roughly $10 in duties.

Sign up for the restock alert on this page and you will hear the moment your size lands.

Two honest caveats. Some cheekpieces get discontinued and will not return, and we will tell you plainly if yours is one of them. And sizes 6.5" and up are not something we stock regularly, because the orders are too few to justify holding them.

Can I get a custom one made?

Not right now. We have stopped taking new custom bit orders and we are not quoting turnarounds or a relaunch date.

If what you are after is close to something we already make, tell us the spec and we will find you the nearest match in stock.

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ComfortWave Loose Ring Bradoon (Demo Condition)

$55.90 CAD

$69.90 CAD

ComfortWave Mouthpiece

The ComfortWave mouthpiece features a curve to conform to the shape of the horse's mouth and encourage acceptance of contact. The lozenge features a larger than usual surface area with no sharp edges to distribute pressure evenly on the tongue. A gentle bit it balances the pressure over the tongue and bars.

Loose Ring Cheekpiece

The Loose Ring cheekpiece is designed to encourage softness and responsiveness. The freely rotating rings allow the bit to move independently from the mouthpiece, preventing the horse from leaning or bracing against it. This mobility promotes relaxation, added responsiveness and a lighter connection. Loose ring is a great option for horses that need refinement in aids due to higher level work or those that can sometimes feel stiff in the connection and would benefit from more responsiveness.

German Silver

German silver is a copper-rich alloy made of nickel, copper, and zinc that promotes salivation and offers a warm feel in the mouth. It is more resistant to oxidation than sweet iron but still encourages bit acceptance due to its composition. While it does not rust, it may tarnish over time. To maintain it, clean with warm water and mild soap after each use, avoid harsh abrasives to preserve the finish, and polish occasionally to prevent discoloration.

Dressage legal under USEF, EC, FEI, EC Eventing, and USEA rules.

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When will my size be back in stock?

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