Expert opinion : The Metalab leather needle lift bit is a single anatomical bit that offers a comfortable contact. It allows a good relaxation of your horse's mouth thanks to its leather alloy and by a smooth transmission of your aids. Unlike the double snaffle bit which acts on the tongue, the single snaffle bit acts on the palate. It is important to know that the palate of the horse is a sensitive area that should not be neglected. It can be recommended for horses that are relatively easy but sensitive in the mouth, not very sensitive in the palate or with a hollow palate. It is ideal for young horses that lack balance. The "pinchless" joint is a mechanism that prevents involuntary pinching of the tongue or corners of the mouth. It allows the bit to never constrain the movement of the tongue. It dissociates the rider's hand actions. It helps to provide confidence for the horse in the rider's hand. It improves the connection and relaxation of the horse. The needle bit has the particularity of using special posts that pass through the two rings perpendicular to the rings of the bit. This feature allows it to be used with two or four reins or with rings. The snaffle reins will then have a traditional lifting effect, and the reins attached to the special uprights will often have a lowering effect. The needles allow a better channelling of the horse. It is a bit that helps to improve a horse's balance as it helps to raise the withers to engage the hindquarters.
Leather : Leather is a natural material that is very pleasant for the horse and stimulates chewing and salivation. It avoids the cold contact of some metal bits. The production of saliva softens the leather and makes it more pleasant for the horse.
Caution : This material is vulnerable and is not guaranteed by the manufacturer against wear and tear due to biting. We strongly advise against using a bit that is too damaged, as this could injure the horse's bars, tongue and palate.
Technical sheet
Rings size | 60mm |
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Mouthpiece type | plein |
Cheek size | 165mm |
Thickness | 17mm |
Weight | 490g |
Side pieces | Full cheek, Gag |
Material | Leather |
Mouthpiece | Simple brisure |