Stubben 2490 Weymouth Sweet Copper Bit Fine Line

In a dressage curb bit setup, the horse has two bits in the mouth: the curb bit and the bradoon. It is also always used with a curb chain.

The curb bit acts in three ways: Firstly, like any bit, it applies pressure to the mouth towards the rider’s hand. Additionally, pressure is exerted on the chin and lower jaw between the bit and the chain. The leverage of the branches also strongly affects the poll.

Key factors for its effectiveness are the tongue clearance and the length of the branches. The tongue clearance of the Fine Line curb bit prevents the bit from pressing against the palate.

The mouthpiece of this curb bit follows the natural shape of the horse's mouth, lying flat on the tongue and bars. When the rider takes up the reins, the pressure is evenly distributed across the tongue and bars. As always with a curb bit, the rider's hand is crucial. A curb bit can achieve a lot with a light aid, but both horse and rider must be able to handle it properly.

Advantages at a Glance:

• Effectiveness:
  • Leverage effect on chin and poll
  • Even pressure distribution over bars and tongue
• Size:
  • The curb bit should sit laterally at the corner of the mouth, with the bradoon chosen approximately 1 cm larger.

Suitable For:

• Riding with a curb bit is intended to refine the communication between rider and horse. This is only possible if the communication with the bradoon has already achieved a high level of sensitivity.
• From a secure L-level

 

• Sizes:
  • Branch Length: 5 cm
  • Thickness: 16 mm