{"product_id":"equi-sential-rubber-bit-guards-for-horses-ponies","title":"Equi-Sential Rubber Bit Guards for Horses \u0026 Ponies","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEqui-Sential Rubber Bit Guard - Simple Lip Protection Where It Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Equi-Sential Rubber Bit Guard is a flexible rubber disc that fits over the bit ring and sits between the bit and the corner of your horse's mouth. It is designed for riders whose horses get rubbed or pinched by the bit rings, and it is especially useful with loose ring snaffles where the ring moves through the mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for horses and ponies in daily work, sensitive-mouthed types, and youngsters settling into a bit. It is an inexpensive, low-fuss addition to a bridle you already own, rather than a replacement for correctly fitting tack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible rubber:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth and forgiving against the skin at the corners of the lips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces pinching:\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a barrier where a loose ring passes through the mouthpiece hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e fits most standard snaffle bit rings, including loose rings and eggbutts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e stretches over the ring and settles flush against the bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday use:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for schooling, hacking, in-hand work and lunging in a bridle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e rinse in clean water after use and allow to air dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEqui-Sential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber bit guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses, ponies, cobs, warmbloods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBit Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost standard snaffle rings, including loose ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchooling, hacking, lunging, in-hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse after use, air dry away from direct heat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the bit from the bridle, or unbuckle one cheekpiece, so the ring is free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStretch the rubber guard over the bit ring, easing it around the full circumference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the guard along until it sits flush against the side of the mouthpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat on the opposite ring so both sides are protected evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the guard lies flat and is not twisted or stretched out of shape before bridling up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse after riding and inspect the rubber for splits or hardening before each use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more bitting essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bits-and-bitting\"\u003ebits and bitting collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a bit guard actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt sits between the bit ring and the corner of the horse's mouth, forming a smooth barrier that helps reduce rubbing and stops the lip being caught or pinched by the ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my bit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt fits most standard snaffle rings, including loose ring and eggbutt designs. Very thick or oversized rings, such as some large loose rings, may be a tight stretch, so check your ring diameter and thickness if in doubt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo bit guards fix a bit that is the wrong size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A bit that is too narrow will still pinch and one that is too wide will still slide. Measure your horse's mouth and fit the correct bit width first, then add guards for extra comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre bit guards allowed in competition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRules vary by discipline and governing body, and some disallow them in certain classes. Always check the current rulebook for your discipline before competing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse in clean water after use to remove saliva and grass, then air dry away from direct heat. Replace the guards if the rubber splits, hardens or perishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use them on a pony?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The same guard suits ponies, cobs and larger horses, as fit is determined by the bit ring rather than the size of the horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Equi-Sential\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEqui-Sential produces practical, hard-wearing basics for riders and yards - the everyday items that get used daily and need to simply work. 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