Aurion Loose Ring Bevel Double Jointed with Lozenge

A 14mm double jointed Aurion mouthpiece on a loose ring bevel cheek, giving mild poll pressure and lift without moving to a gag.

Suitable for horses that:

• Run long, low and flat as the pace increases

• Lean on the hand approaching a fence

• Are dry in the mouth and also getting strong

• Are ponies that need more than a snaffle but not a gag

How it works

Mouthpiece. 14mm, double jointed, with curved cannons angled forward to follow the shape of the tongue. The lozenge lies flat on the tongue rather than standing upright between tongue and palate, so tongue pressure is spread across the width of the tongue. There is no nutcracker action and nothing reaches the palate. Cannons and lozenge are the same alloy throughout.

Cheek piece. The bridle cheekpiece attaches to the upper loop and the rein to the lower loop. When the rein is taken the bit is raised in the mouth and pressure is applied to the poll, which gives additional control without moving to a stronger mouthpiece. The action is similar to a ring bit but milder, which is why the bevel has long been favoured for ponies and junior riders. The main ring still runs through the mouthpiece, so the release of a loose ring remains underneath the leverage. Both loops are bent outward, away from the face.

Technical Details

Material. Aurion is a high copper concentrated alloy. Copper oxidises gently in saliva and gives off a faint sweet, metallic taste, which draws the horse to mouth the bit and salivate. Because the whole mouthpiece is Aurion and not just the centre link, that taste runs the full length of the bar. Aurion also warms towards body temperature faster than steel. The colour deepens with use. Cheeks are stainless steel. 

Allow 2 to 5mm clearance at each side so the ring can rotate. Aim for one to two soft wrinkles at the corners of the mouth. The rein belongs in the lower loop; reversing the two removes the action.

Size and fit