{"product_id":"beris-hard-tongue-port-eggbutt-snaffle-horse-bit","title":"Beris Hard Tongue Port Eggbutt Snaffle Horse Bit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeris Hard Tongue Port Eggbutt Snaffle\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompared 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30mm tongue port\u003c\/strong\u003e for horses that fuss with, or draw back, the tongue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18mm mouthpiece thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — a substantial bar rather than a thin, concentrated one\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEggbutt cheeks\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the bit stable and reduce lip pinching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard, non-flexing mouthpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e for predictable, consistent contact\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e by bit specialist Beris\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuits flatwork, schooling, general riding and hacking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-bits\"\u003ehorse bits collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEggbutt snaffle bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMouthpiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard tongue port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTongue port height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMouthpiece thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCheek type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEggbutt (fixed ring)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorse, pony, cob, warmblood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeasure your horse's existing, comfortable bit from cheek to cheek and order the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFit the bit to the bridle and adjust the cheekpieces so the mouthpiece sits comfortably in the corners of the mouth without excessive wrinkling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck there is a small amount of clearance at each side so the bit cannot rub or slide through.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfirm the horse has enough space between tongue and palate for a 30mm port before riding.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduce the bit in a short, quiet schooling session and observe how the horse accepts the contact.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRinse in clean water after every ride, dry fully and check regularly for wear or damage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a tongue port do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow high is the port on this bit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tongue port measures 30mm in height.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow thick is the mouthpiece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mouthpiece is 18mm thick, which is a substantial bar that spreads pressure over a wider area than a thin mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size bit should I order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose eggbutt cheeks over loose rings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEggbutt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for the bit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse it in clean water after each ride, dry it thoroughly and store it somewhere dry. 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