Beris Hard Tongue Port Eggbutt Snaffle Horse Bit

Beris Hard Tongue Port Eggbutt Snaffle

The Beris Hard Tongue Port Eggbutt Snaffle is a German-made horse bit with a firm mouthpiece, a 30mm raised tongue port and an 18mm thick bar. It is best for horses that want more room over the tongue and riders who prefer a steady, quiet bit that stays still in the mouth for schooling, flatwork and hacking.

Compared with a thin single-jointed snaffle, the thicker 18mm bar spreads pressure over a wider area, while the eggbutt cheeks stop the rings sliding and help prevent pinching at the corners of the lips.

Key Features

• 30mm tongue port for horses that fuss with, or draw back, the tongue
• 18mm mouthpiece thickness — a substantial bar rather than a thin, concentrated one
• Eggbutt cheeks keep the bit stable and reduce lip pinching
• Hard, non-flexing mouthpiece for predictable, consistent contact
• Made in Germany by bit specialist Beris
• Suits flatwork, schooling, general riding and hacking

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Specifications

How to Use

1. Measure your horse's existing, comfortable bit from cheek to cheek and order the same size.
2. Fit the bit to the bridle and adjust the cheekpieces so the mouthpiece sits comfortably in the corners of the mouth without excessive wrinkling.
3. Check there is a small amount of clearance at each side so the bit cannot rub or slide through.
4. Confirm the horse has enough space between tongue and palate for a 30mm port before riding.
5. Introduce the bit in a short, quiet schooling session and observe how the horse accepts the contact.
6. Rinse in clean water after every ride, dry fully and check regularly for wear or damage.

FAQ

What does a tongue port do?
A tongue port is a raised arch in the centre of the mouthpiece that creates space over the tongue. It can suit horses that fuss with the bit, draw the tongue back or dislike constant tongue pressure.

How high is the port on this bit?
The tongue port measures 30mm in height.

How thick is the mouthpiece?
The mouthpiece is 18mm thick, which is a substantial bar that spreads pressure over a wider area than a thin mouthpiece.

What size bit should I order?
Measure a bit your horse already wears comfortably across the mouthpiece from cheek to cheek and choose the same size. Ordering the wrong size is the most common reason bits are returned.

Why choose eggbutt cheeks over loose rings?
Eggbutt cheeks are fixed, so the bit stays still in the mouth and the rings cannot pinch the corners of the lips. Loose rings allow more movement, which some horses prefer and others find unsettling.

How do I care for the bit?
Rinse it in clean water after each ride, dry it thoroughly and store it somewhere dry. Inspect the mouthpiece and rings regularly and replace the bit if you find wear, rough edges or damage.

About Beris

Beris is a German bit manufacturer specialising in mouthpieces across a range of profiles, ports and thicknesses, allowing riders to match the bit closely to the individual horse's mouth conformation and way of going.