RB6050 – KY Single Mouth Rot. Dutch Gag
All about the ‘Rotary Bit’ by Ms. Hilary Vernon, UK Horse Trainer, Equestrian JournalistSo often we only have bits available for sale with large irregular joints that are not comfortable for the horse and when you consider that the tongue fits the whole of the inside of the mouth and any bit is sandwiched between the top of the tongue and the roof of the mouth it makes it even more crucial for the centre of the bit to be as comfortable as possible. Rotary Bits, instead of having a conventional joint have a centre ball swivel that can rotate 360 degrees which means you get the advantage of a jointed bit with no uncomfortable conventional joints and the ability to give the rider a far better turning signal.
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.
Single Jointed Bits
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 have a head raising action so would be less suitable for your horse if they ride with a high head carriage or above the bit. Also breeds such as Irish Draughts, may have particularly large tongues, therefore having less room in the mouth for a single jointed bit as this pushes the bit nearer the roof of the mouth, also Arabs and alike may have a low palate, both of these examples may not benefit from the single jointed bits as the nutcracker action may cause brushing of the roof of the mouth.
| Mouthpiece Width | 5.25inch / 135mm, 5.75inch / 145mm, 5inch / 125mm |
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| Mouthpiece Material | Stainless Steel |
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| BITS VALUED/TYPE | HIRE CHARGE |
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| up to £75.00 | £10.50 |
| £75.01 – £100.00 | £12.50 |
| £100.01 – £125.00 | £14.50 |
| £125.01 – £150.00 | £16.50 |
| £150.01 – £175.00 | £18.50 |
| £175.01 – £220.00 | £20.50 |
| £220.01 – £250.00 | £22.50 |
| £250.01 – £275.00 | £24.50 |
| over £275.01 | £26.50 |