Beris 3 Ring Soft Tongue Port Snaffle Bit
Description
Beris 3 Ring Soft Tongue Port Snaffle Bit
The Beris 3 Ring Soft Tongue Port Snaffle is a German-made three-ring bit with a shaped soft tongue port mouthpiece, 30mm high and 18mm thick. It is designed for horses that want space over the tongue and for riders who need slightly more leverage and control than a plain snaffle ring offers.
It is best for schooling, jumping and hacking where a horse leans, takes hold or fusses with a jointed snaffle. The three rings let you choose your rein position and therefore how much leverage is applied, so one bit can cover several jobs on the yard.
Key Features
- Soft tongue port mouthpiece shaped to relieve pressure across the tongue
- Tongue port height of 30mm
- Mouthpiece thickness of 18mm for a broad, steady bearing surface
- Three-ring cheek for adjustable rein placement and progressive leverage
- Suits flatwork, schooling, jumping, cross country and hacking
- Made in Germany by specialist bit maker Beris
Specifications
| Brand | Beris |
|---|---|
| Product type | 3 ring snaffle bit |
| Mouthpiece style | Soft tongue port |
| Tongue port height | 30mm |
| Mouthpiece thickness | 18mm |
| Cheek type | Three ring |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Suitable for | Horse, pony, cob, warmblood |
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How to Use
- Measure your horse's current bit from the inside of one ring to the inside of the other, or use a bit measurer, and order the matching width.
- Attach the bit to the bridle cheekpieces using the top ring, keeping the tongue port curving upwards and away from the tongue.
- Adjust the cheekpieces so the mouthpiece sits comfortably in the corners of the mouth without drawing the lips tight.
- Fit the reins to the top ring first for the mildest action, then move to a lower ring only if you need more leverage.
- Ride a short, quiet session at walk and trot to assess your horse's acceptance before jumping or hacking out.
- Rinse the bit in clean water after each ride, dry it and check the mouthpiece and rings for wear.
FAQ
What does a tongue port do?
A tongue port is a raised arch in the centre of the mouthpiece that creates space for the tongue, so more of the pressure is taken by the bars and lips rather than across the tongue itself. On this Beris bit the port measures 30mm high.
How thick is the mouthpiece?
The mouthpiece is 18mm thick. A mouthpiece of this thickness spreads pressure over a wider area than a very thin bit, which many horses find steadier.
What size bit should I order?
Measure across your horse's existing bit from the inside of one ring to the inside of the other. Cobs and ponies are often smaller than full-size horses, so measure rather than assume, as a bit that is too narrow pinches the lips and one that is too wide slides through the mouth.
What is the point of three rings?
The three rings give you a choice of rein position. The top ring gives the most direct, snaffle-like action, while the lower rings introduce progressive leverage and a small amount of poll pressure for horses that need more containment.
Is this bit suitable for competition?
Rules on three-ring bits vary by discipline and level, so check the current rulebook for your governing body before you compete in it.
How do I care for the bit?
Rinse in clean water after every ride, dry thoroughly and store somewhere dry. Inspect the mouthpiece, rings and joints regularly and stop using the bit if you find any roughness, cracks or excessive wear.
About Beris
Beris is a German bit manufacturer that specialises in anatomically shaped, tongue-friendly mouthpieces. The range focuses on comfort in the mouth alongside clear communication through the rein, with each bit carefully finished.