Shires Hollow Mouth Eggbutt
£19.80

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Description

The Shires Hollow Mouth Eggbutt is a lightweight horse bit featuring a fairly thick mouthpiece that, being hollow, keeps overall weight low. The eggbutt cheekpiece provides a stable, fixed connection, while the nutcracker action applies pressure to the horse's bars and squeezes the tongue for effective control during rides. Available in six sizes from 4.5 Inch (114mm) to 6 Inch (152mm).

  • Hollow mouthpiece for a lighter feel despite a fairly thick profile
  • Nutcracker action applies pressure to the horse's bars and squeezes the tongue
  • Eggbutt cheekpiece for a stable, fixed bit connection
  • Available in six sizes to suit a range of horses

Colour: One Colour
Sizes available: 4.5 Inch (114mm), 5 Inch (127mm), 5.25 Inch (133mm), 5.5 Inch (140mm), 5.75 Inch (146mm), 6 Inch (152mm)

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Specifications
Brand Shires
Bit Type Hollow Mouth Eggbutt
Cheekpiece Eggbutt
Mouthpiece Hollow mouth, fairly thick profile
Action Nutcracker - pressure on bars and tongue
Size Range 4.5 Inch (114mm), 5 Inch (127mm), 5.25 Inch (133mm), 5.5 Inch (140mm), 5.75 Inch (146mm), 6 Inch (152mm)
Colour One Colour
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does the Shires Hollow Mouth Eggbutt come in?
It is available in six sizes: 4.5 Inch (114mm), 5 Inch (127mm), 5.25 Inch (133mm), 5.5 Inch (140mm), 5.75 Inch (146mm), and 6 Inch (152mm).
Why is the Shires Hollow Mouth Eggbutt described as lightweight despite having a fairly thick mouthpiece?
The mouthpiece is hollow on the inside, which reduces the overall weight of the bit while maintaining a thicker profile in the mouth.
How does the nutcracker action on this bit work?
The nutcracker action applies pressure to the horse's bars and squeezes the tongue when rein contact is applied, providing effective control during rides.
What is the benefit of an eggbutt cheekpiece on this bit?
The eggbutt cheekpiece creates a fixed, stable connection between the mouthpiece and the reins, preventing the bit from being pulled through the horse's mouth and reducing pinching at the corners.
SKU: 8401SP492461
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