{"product_id":"beris-soft-tongue-port-kimblewick-bit-for-horses","title":"Beris Soft Tongue Port Kimblewick Bit for Horses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeris Soft Tongue Port Kimblewick Bit\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Beris Soft Tongue Port Kimblewick is a German-made curb bit with a 30mm soft tongue port and an 18mm thick mouthpiece, designed to create space for the tongue while spreading pressure across a wider area of the bars. It is best for riders who want more control than a snaffle offers on a single rein, whether hacking a forward-going horse, schooling at home or riding at pony club.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike all Kimblewicks, it has a D-shaped cheek with slotted rings, so the rein position can be raised or lowered to adjust how much curb action is applied, and it is used with a curb chain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30mm soft tongue port\u003c\/strong\u003e giving room for the tongue to sit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18mm mouthpiece thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e for a broad, even bearing surface on the bars\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKimblewick cheek with slotted rings\u003c\/strong\u003e for two rein positions and adjustable curb effect\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle rein curb bit\u003c\/strong\u003e - more control than a snaffle without the complexity of a double bridle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e hacking, schooling, jumping, cross country and pony club\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e by bit specialist Beris\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\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\u003eKimblewick curb bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMouthpiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft 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\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD-shaped Kimblewick with slotted rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRein set up\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle rein, used with a curb chain\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 \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-bits\"\u003ehorse bits collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeasure your horse's current bit from the inside of one cheek to the inside of the other to confirm the correct width before fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttach the bit to the bridle cheek pieces so the mouthpiece sits level in the mouth, just touching or lightly wrinkling the corners of the lips.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFit a curb chain to the hooks and twist it flat, adjusting it so it engages at around 45 degrees of rein contact.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the rein slot: the upper position gives a milder action, the lower slot increases curb leverage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduce the bit in a familiar arena or school first, riding with a light, steady contact before hacking out or competing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRinse in clean water after every ride, dry thoroughly and check for wear before the next use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Kimblewick bit used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Kimblewick is a curb bit ridden on a single rein. It gives more control and a degree of poll and curb pressure compared with a snaffle, which is why it is popular for hacking strong horses, jumping, cross country and pony club riding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the tongue port do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 30mm port is a raised arch in the centre of the mouthpiece. It creates space for the tongue so pressure is shared with the bars of the mouth, which many horses that dislike direct tongue pressure find easier to accept.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs an 18mm mouthpiece thick or thin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 18mm this is a substantial mouthpiece. A thicker bit spreads pressure over a wider area, although horses with a small mouth or thick tongue may have less room, so check that the mouth closes comfortably around it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a curb chain with this bit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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