A high-quality single jointed eggbutt bit from Lippo with fixed rings and a Lock Up function. The bit is made of stainless steel and coated with blue Sweet Iron, which stimulates the horse’s chewing reflex and increases salivation.
A single jointed bit has one joint and mainly applies pressure to the bars, the outer parts of the tongue, and the roof of the mouth. The Lock Up function prevents the bit from folding completely, effectively eliminating the nutcracker effect that single jointed bits without this function can cause.
Bits with fixed eggbutt rings sit more steadily in the horse’s mouth than bits with loose rings, which are more flexible and allow the horse to influence the bit’s position. Fixed-ring bits are often recommended for young horses, horses in training, or horses that struggle to find contact with the bit. They generally offer better support. However, more experienced horses may benefit from loose-ring bits, as they provide quicker release, making them also well-suited for beginner riders.
The bit’s thickness is 14 mm.