{"product_id":"korsteel-stainless-steel-jointed-3-ring-dutch-gag-bit-1","title":"Korsteel Stainless Steel Jointed 3 Ring Dutch Gag Bit","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Korsteel Stainless Steel Jointed 3 Ring Dutch Gag Bit is sometimes known as a 4 ring, dutch gag or even as a bubble bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContinental bits work by raising the bit up in the horses mouth in a similar manor to a conventional gag, but there is a limit to the extent this can happen thus lessening the severity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to this, a lot of poll pressure is easily achieved on the lower setting of the dutch gag which is why ideally two reins should be used to ensure a correct contact can be maintained on the snaffle rein without poll pressure when necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe cheek of the jointed dutch gag involves a series of steel rings, the main snaffle ring with one smaller ring above and two below, enabling a number of different positions for the reins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCorrectly, the 4 ring bit should be used with two reins, one on the main snaffle ring, and a second on either of the lower two smaller rings depending how much poll pressure is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOften this bit is only used with one rein on the lower rings, but ideally if only one rein is to be used the bit should be used with roundings to maintain a better contact with the horses mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginally designed to emulate the effect of draw reins in the showjumping arena, the continental snaffle is a popular bit for horses and ponies, and useful for horses that dislike a curb but respond well to poll pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKorsteel Stainless Steel Jointed 3 Ring Dutch Gag Bit features:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"feature-list\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStandard nutcracker action, wide mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeally used with two reins or roundings with a single rein for the best effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso know as a dutch gag or 4 ring snaffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExerts poll pressure and a limited gag action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBit strength: moderately strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Korsteel","offers":[{"title":"5.5\"","offer_id":45662217208127,"sku":"KST-140248","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/0544\/3647\/files\/1_04446738-f7a9-40db-9043-06b98c77c0cc.png?v=1689426027","url":"https:\/\/goldstar-equestrian-clearance.myshopify.com\/products\/korsteel-stainless-steel-jointed-3-ring-dutch-gag-bit-1","provider":"GS Equestrian Clearance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}