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Weymouth Curb Bit
The Weymouth also known as the curb bit is normally used in conjunction with a bradoon, they are normally used for showing and dressage, worn with a double bridle, as two pairs of cheek pieces are needed and 2 pairs of reins.
Weymouths and bradoons should only be introduced when your horse is already going in a consistent contact. The Weymouth should fit snugly and the bradoon should be worn to longer than the curb bit in order for them both to lie comfortably in the mouth.
There are mainly two types of Weymouths a fixed cheek like the above and a sliding cheek, also shown in the Weymouth section on the website.
Thin Dressage Weymouth
This is a fixed cheek curb bit; this may be useful for horses that are unsure of the bit, as it doesnt move around too much in the mouth. The first rein is connected to the bradoon and the second rein is connected to the lower ring situated on the cheek also known as the shank. When the first rein is in play only, the bradoon is mainly the bit in play. When the second rein in used the curb bit comes into action, the curb bit uses poll pressure due to the hanging cheek, the distance between the cheek ring and the mouthpiece determines the amount of poll pressure, the greater the difference the greater the poll pressure. Pressure is exerted to the corners on the mouth due to the leverage of the shanks, the longer the shanks the more pressure is used. It has a curb chain, which is brought into play when the curb bit rein is applied and generally should be adjusted to tighten in the groove of the chin when the shanks of the bit are drawn back to 45 degrees.
The mouthpiece of this Thin Dressage Weymouth is an unvarying mouthpiece, which means the pressure on the mouth doesnt change very much as it is a fixed mouthpiece. The mouthpiece puts pressure on the tongue and lips (corner of the mouth), it does use pressure on the bars depending on the size of your horses tongue the bigger the tongue the less bar pressure is exerted, it applies more than that of a Mullen mouth.
This thinner type of Weymouth is not as mild as the Dressage Weymouth as the mouthpiece is thinner therefore the pressure is distributed over a smaller area. This thinner type though may be useful though if your horse has large fleshy lips and/or tongue, which some of the larger breeds have as they have less room in the mouth for a thicker bit, especially as the double bridle requires two bits.
| Mouthpiece Width | 5inch / 125mm, 6inch / 150mm |
|---|---|
| Mouthpiece Material | Stainless Steel |
| Length of Shank | 7cm |
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If the bit is unsuitable and was a buy now, it can be returned if it is unused and in its original packaging. If you have opted for the 30 day trial you can return the bit within the 30 days and will receive a refund minus the hire fee applicable to the item trialled.
The trial fee varies per product as this price is related to the retail price
Please take care of the bit, as it is the customers – (the holder of the account that the bit is purchased on) responsibility to make sure that the bit is kept in good condition throughout the trial period and thereafter, the customer is also responsible that the bit is kept safe from theft and loss, as if you cannot return then you will be unable to return the bit for the part refund.
It is recommended that the bits are returned via a tracked postal facility as The Horse Bit Shop cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage in the post when being returned
The 30 day’s trial period will start from the postage date that The Horse Bit Shop posts the bit which will be postal dated on the envelope, which takes less than 48 hours from dispatch for delivery to the UK. The return date that the bit has reaches The Horse Bit Shop will be the date of despatch which will be 30 days after the postal date. Please note it can take 3 – 5 working days to dispatch and deliver orders.
Dates to which the bit should be returned may be subject to change if the day falls on a Public Holiday. If the bit is not returned by that date then or the bit is returned damaged or not fit for purpose you will not be entitled to a refund.
For other countries where shipping times are longer, the trial period will be increased to a maximum of 36 days according to the current postal delivery times, the date to be returned will be stated in the letter included in with the bit, the bits will be dispatched via airmail and will be expected to be returned via airmail, as surface mail can take up to 50 days for some countries. Please allow plenty time for the bit to reach the UK, you will not be entitled to a refund, even if the bit is in transit.
On return of bits on 30 day trial you will receive a refund for the price of the bit minus the trial fee.
The 30 day trial is not be available on such products which are of plastic/rubber due to the fact they are not as resistant to wear and tear and cannot be sterilised to the required standards. Trial bits can be bits from our bit library and may have been used previously and therefore not always brand new bits however should you have received a trial bit it can be exchanged for a brand new before the end of the trial period should you be keeping the bit. We do aim to send brand new bits when possible and all bits sent will be fit for purpose and fully sanitised.
| BITS VALUED/TYPE | HIRE CHARGE |
|---|---|
| up to £50.00 | £8.50 |
| £50.01 – £75.00 | £9.50 |
| £75.01 – £100.00 | £10.50 |
| £100.01 – £125.00 | £12.50 |
| £125.01 – £150.00 | £14.50 |
| £150.01 – £175.00 | £16.50 |
| £175.01 – £220.00 | £17.50 |
| £220.01 – £250.00 | £19.50 |
| £250.01 – £275.00 | £21.50 |
| over £275.01 | £24.50 |
| Micklem Bridle | £24.50 |