Waldhausen Bits: finding the right mouthpiece
Every horse's mouth is different, which is why the choice is so wide. Loose ring snaffles, eggbutt and full cheek snaffles come single or double jointed, alongside straight bar bits and pelhams. Materials range from stainless steel and Sweet Iron to the copper alloy Cupris and rubber. Around the bit you will find gel curb chain guards, a rubber curb chain cover, Circle curb hooks in stainless steel, pelham roundings, a rubber tongue port and the Chifney bit with a matching headpiece.
Frequently asked questions
How do I measure bit width?
Place a piece of string or a wooden dowel across the mouth, mark the corners of the lips and measure the distance. Add about half a centimetre to one centimetre so the bit does not pinch.
Waldhausen bits by shape
Which bit suits your horse depends mainly on how the mouthpiece is built. With its centre link, the Waldhausen Double Jointed Bits lies softly against the palate, while the classic with one joint is the Waldhausen Single Jointed Bits. The Waldhausen Straight Bar Bits does without any joint at all. The Waldhausen Eggbutt Bits sits quietly without pinching the corners of the mouth, and the Waldhausen Pelham offers more control when needed.