{"title":"Bit guards","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBit guards: protect the corners of the lips and stabilize the bit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBit guards\u003c\/strong\u003e are small, \u003cstrong\u003eflexible rubber or silicone discs\u003c\/strong\u003e that are placed on either side of the bit, against the \u003cstrong\u003ecorners of the lips\u003c\/strong\u003e. They serve to \u003cstrong\u003eprotect the horse's mouth\u003c\/strong\u003e, to \u003cstrong\u003eprevent pinching\u003c\/strong\u003e, and to \u003cstrong\u003estabilize the bit\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in sensitive horses or those with thin lip corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are particularly useful for:\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eyoung horses\u003c\/strong\u003e in training,\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003esensitive horses\u003c\/strong\u003e or those prone to irritation,\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ejointed bits\u003c\/strong\u003e with a risk of pinching,\u003cbr\u003e• improving the \u003cstrong\u003elateral stability of the bit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are bit guards for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Prevent pinching of the corners of the mouth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn some bits (especially loose ring bits), lateral movement can cause skin pinching. \u003cstrong\u003eBit guards\u003c\/strong\u003e create a \u003cstrong\u003esoft barrier between the ring and the corner of the mouth\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are therefore particularly suitable for:\u003cbr\u003e• horses with thin lip corners,\u003cbr\u003e• clipped horses,\u003cbr\u003e• young horses that move their bit a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Protect the skin and prevent irritation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rubbing of the bit rings, especially when sweating or with extensive movement, can cause redness, chafing, small sores, or hair loss. \u003cstrong\u003eBit guards\u003c\/strong\u003e cushion this rubbing and \u003cstrong\u003eprotect the skin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Stabilize the bit in the mouth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBit guards \u003cstrong\u003elimit the lateral movement of the bit\u003c\/strong\u003e, which:\u003cbr\u003e• improves the precision of the aids,\u003cbr\u003e• helps some horses to better understand the hand,\u003cbr\u003e• prevents the bit from slipping too much to one side or the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey provide clearer contact, useful in basic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe main types of bit guards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Rubber bit guards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common.\u003cbr\u003eAdvantages:\u003cbr\u003e• flexible and resistant,\u003cbr\u003e• good elasticity,\u003cbr\u003e• durable,\u003cbr\u003e• excellent value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey offer \u003cstrong\u003eeffective protection\u003c\/strong\u003e for most horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Soft silicone bit guards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinner and very comfortable.\u003cbr\u003eAdvantages:\u003cbr\u003e• ultra-soft,\u003cbr\u003e• very gentle against the skin,\u003cbr\u003e• ideal for sensitive horses,\u003cbr\u003e• easy to install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey do not harden over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Thick \/ shock-absorbing bit guards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntended for very sensitive horses.\u003cbr\u003eAdvantages:\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003emaximum protection\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e• absorption of ring movement,\u003cbr\u003e• reinforced bit stabilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are well suited for young horses and sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBit guards are compatible with:\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eloose ring bits\u003c\/strong\u003e (the most concerned),\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003efull cheek bits\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDee ring bits\u003c\/strong\u003e (optional),\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003edouble-jointed\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003esingle-jointed bits\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are useless — or even unsuitable — for:\u003cbr\u003e• bits with wide fixed cannons,\u003cbr\u003e• shank bits (Pelham, pessoa…),\u003cbr\u003e• bits with an integrated wide lip passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to install bit guards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Lightly warm the bit guard with your hands to make it more flexible.\u003cbr\u003e2. Gently stretch the bit guard and pass it around the bit ring.\u003cbr\u003e3. Check that it sits well against the corner of the mouth, without wrinkles.\u003cbr\u003e4. Install the second bit guard symmetrically.\u003cbr\u003eA well-fitted bit guard should not hinder the movement of the bit in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to choose your bit guards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sensitive horse → soft silicone\u003cbr\u003e• Young horse \/ mobile bit → standard rubber\u003cbr\u003e• Very reactive horse → thick bit guards\u003cbr\u003e• Depending on your style → bit guards are available in many colors to match the rest of your equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure that the bit guard is:\u003cbr\u003e• flexible enough to be positioned correctly,\u003cbr\u003e• of a diameter suitable for the ring diameter,\u003cbr\u003e• comfortable for the horse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rondelles-mors-caoutchouc","title":"Rubber bit guards","description":"\u003cp\u003eTdeT Bit Guards are designed to protect the horse and make fitting the bit easier. 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