Beris bits with butterfly bar

Beris bits with butterfly bar: an anatomical straight bar mouthpiece with a distinctive action on the tongue

Beris butterfly bits feature the same mouthpiece design regardless of the cheekpiece configuration. The way the bit functions is therefore determined primarily by the geometry of the Beris Butterfly bar mouthpiece, while the cheekpieces influence the transmission of the rider's aids and the overall mechanical action.

From a bit fitting perspective, it is essential to distinguish between these two elements. The mouthpiece determines the pressure distribution and how the horse perceives the contact, whereas the cheekpieces influence precision, stability and any leverage effect.

The Beris Butterfly bar mouthpiece: a broad bearing surface on the tongue

The Beris butterfly bar mouthpiece features a straight profile with two slightly flattened edges that lie flat across the horse's tongue. This creates a broad, stable bearing surface. In practical terms, the geometry acts like a tongue plate: when rein aids are applied, the mouthpiece can exert significant pressure on the tongue while distributing the force across a relatively narrow contact area.

Continuous action with limited lateral independence

The Beris butterfly bar mouthpiece belongs to the family of straight bar mouthpieces. It has no joints and transmits rein aids continuously across the entire mouthpiece. As a result, lateral aids are less independent than with a jointed mouthpiece, creating a more global action. The combination of a fixed mouthpiece and a broad bearing surface on the tongue directly influences how the horse perceives the rider's aids and develops a consistent contact.

Beris synthetic material: influencing the horse's acceptance of the bit

Like the rest of the Beris range, the butterfly bar mouthpiece is manufactured from food-grade synthetic material. Its warmer contact surface and slightly softer feel than traditional metal may encourage some horses to take a more confident contact. However, the material should not overshadow the mechanical action of the mouthpiece itself: the butterfly geometry retains a pronounced action on the tongue as rein pressure increases. The flexibility of the mouthpiece, whether soft or firm, is another factor influencing how pressure is distributed within the horse's mouth during rein aids.

The action of the Beris butterfly bit at a glance

The Beris butterfly bit has a distinctive action that deserves careful consideration:

• The broad central tongue plate can apply significant pressure to the tongue when rein aids are applied.
• The straight bar mouthpiece limits the independence of lateral rein aids.
• The stability appreciated by some horses may be less suitable for others depending on their oral anatomy and individual sensitivity.

The choice of this type of mouthpiece should always be considered in relation to the available space within the horse's mouth, tongue mobility and the way the horse takes the contact.

A bit fitting perspective on the Beris butterfly bit

At Mors And More, the Beris butterfly bit is regarded as a highly specialised technical solution whose main strengths lie in its stability and broad bearing surface on the tongue. It should not be considered either a universally more comfortable mouthpiece or an inherently milder alternative. From a bit fitting perspective, the focus is always on the interaction between the mouthpiece geometry, the horse's oral anatomy and the way it perceives and responds to pressure on the tongue.