Dawn's Tack Box

Unit 2 Charles Ind Est, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5AH     Tel: 01449 674881
Unit 14, Bunting Road, Morton Hall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7BX     Tel: 01284 718686

Dawn's Tack Box

Bits

Hackamore   |   Gag  |   Snaffle   | Pelham & Doubless  | Training Bits  |        Rubber Bits     |   Accessories

Hackamore

Shires Blenheim English Hackamore
£29.99

The English Hackamore makes up part of a bitless bridle. Although this bridle has no bit it is still potentially quite severe as it works using pressure on the nose and poll
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Gag

Dawn's Tack Box

Snaffles

Training Bits

Accessories

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607d (1)

Dutch Gag
£18.99

This stainless steel bit is useful when control is an issue - the three rings offer leverage options to increase the severity. The 5" and smaller sizes of this bit come with shorter cheeks to ensure the bit remains in proportion

6288d

Hollow Mouth 2 Ring Gag
£17.99

A hollow mouth makes this bit lighter and softer whilst the two ring gag offers leverage options to increase severity.  The 5" and smaller sizes of this bit come with shorter cheeks to ensure the bit remains in proportion

561d

Cheltenham Gag
£20.99

Designed to be used with cheeks. Two sets of reins are recommended to help stop the horse leaning on the bit or for when more control is needed. Cheeks available separately

6322d

Dutch Gag with French Link
£20.99

The French link in this bit means pressure is applied to both sides of the tongue. Some horses with low palates may find this bit more comfortable as the mouthpiece should not come into contact with the palate when the bit is in action. The three rings offer leverage options to increase severity

598d

Dutch Gag with Waterford Mouth
£20.99

This Dutch gag has a Waterford mouth made of many different links which makes it hard for the horse to take hold of and pull against it. The gag cheeks add leverage. This can be a severe bit. The 5" and smaller sizes of this bit come with shorter cheeks to ensure the bit remains in proportion with the smaller head

6318D

Tom Thumb with Copper Lozenge
£21.99

This bit works by putting pressure on the poll and the tongue. Attaching the reins to the lower rings will increase severity, it should be used with care.

550d

Jointed Eggbut Snaffle
£20.99

A thinner mouthpiece can make this bit a little stronger, however, it may be a more comfortable option for a horse with a small mouth. The smaller sizes of this bit come with smaller rings to ensure the bit remains in proportion

553d

French Link Eggbut Snaffle
£19.99

The French link in this bit means pressure is applied to both sides of the tongue. Some horses with low palates may find this bit more comfortable as the mouthpiece should not contact the palate when the bit is in action. The smaller sizes of this bit come with smaller rings to ensure the bit remains in proportion

618d

French Link Loose Ring Snaffle
£16.50

This French link has loose rings to allow more movement in the horses mouth and a thicker mouth piece is more comfortable for sensitive mouths.

6314d

Loose Ring Jointed Snaffle
£10.50

This is a basic jointed mouth snaffle with loose rings to allow more movement in the horse's mouth.

521d

Bevel Bit with Jointed Mouth
£16.50

The loose ring bevel allows a mild lever action with a snaffle mouth. The snaffle mouth applies pressure to the bars, squeeing the tongue. From a size 5" upwards the ring sie increases to keep the bit in proportion for larger horses.

526d

Bevel Bit with Copper Lozenge
£18.99

The loose ring bevel allows a mild lever action with a snaffle mouth. The snaffle mouth applies pressure to the bars, squeeing the tongue. From a size 5" upwards the ring sie increases to keep the bit in proportion for larger horses.

541d-01

Hanging Cheek Snaffle
£18.50

A single joint gives a nutcracker action. The hanging cheeks can help encourage the horse to go forward in an outline

544d-01

Hanging Cheek French Link Snaffle
£19.50

A single joint gives a nutcracker action. The hanging cheeks can help encourage the horse to go forward in an outline

6271d

Hanging Cheek Waterford Mouth
£18.99

The waterford mouth is made up of many links making it severe if the horse pulls, but comfortable if he and the rider are relaxed. The hanging cheeks allow a little pressure to help encourage flexing

590d

Full Cheek Eggbut Snaffle
£20.99

This bit has a single joint giving a nutcracker action and full cheeks to aid with steering.

579d

Full Cheek French link Snaffle
£21.99

The French link in this bit means pressure is applied to both sides of the tongue. Some horses with low palates may find this bit more comfortable as it is unlikely to make contact with the palate when the bit comes in to action. The full cheeks assist with steering

580d

Fulmer Snaffle
£17.99

Useful for young horses, loose rings allow movement and full cheeks assist with steering.

572d

Full Cheek Waterford Mouth
£21.99

This bit has full cheeks to help with steering and a mouthpiece made up of many different links to make it harder for the horse to pull or lean against it

575d

Mullen Mouth Pelham
£26.99

This is a very mild bit as the pressure is distributed evenly through the mouth. Ideal for horses with small or soft mouths. Can be used with double reins or pelham roundings

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Jointed Pelham
£26.99

The single joint in this pelham creates a nutcracker action. Can be used with double reins or pelham roundings

6317d

Medium Port Pelham
£27.99

The port in this Pelham creates more space for the horse's tongue and puts pressure elsewhere. Can be used with double reins or Pelham roundings

571-2d (2)

Port Mouth Weymouth Set
£35.99

This full sized Weymouth set has a loose ring bradoon to allow more movement.

603d

Training Bit with Lozenge
£16.50

The thick mouthpiece makes this training bit mild on the horses mouth and the lozenge helps to encourage a softer contact.

602d

Thin Training Bit with Lozenge
£16.50

This bit has a 18mm mouthpiece making it more comfortable for the horse with a larger tongue. The lozenge helps to encourage a softer contact

615d

Rubber Covered Overcheck Bradoon
£6.99

The rubber mouthpiece used in this bit is strong but light and mild on the horses mouth. Perfect for in hand or first ridden

582d

Flexible Rubber Mouth Snaffle
£11.99

This bit is made from flexible rubber meaning that the mouthpiece is soft and kind on the horse's mouth. Perfect for in hand or first ridden.

573d

Flexible Rubber Mouth Pelham
£25.99

This flexible mouth rubber Pelham has a thick and soft mouthpiece. Can be used with double reins or Pelham roundings

531d

EquiKind Ripple Loose Ring Snaffle
£22.99

The eggbutt rings on this bit prevent pinching while the EquiKind mullen mouth is mild. The ripples on the mouthpiece add a little pressure for extra control, whilst the apple flavour makes it very palatable.s

534d

EquiKind Jointed Dutch Gag
£25.99

The EquiKind apple flavoured mouthpiece on this bit makes it more comfortable in the horses mouth but it still has the leverage of a Dutch gag. The 5" and smaller sizes of this bit come with shorter cheeks to ensure the bit remains in proportion with the smaller head

548d

EquiKind Mullen Full Cheek Snaffle
£25.99

The EquiKind Mullen Full Cheek Snaffle is Apple flavoured and has full cheeks to help with steering.

554Ld

Gag Cheeks
£14.99

Leather cheeks for the Cheltenham Gag

596d (1)

Chifney Bit
£13.50

 The Chifney is not designed for riding, but is perfect for leading difficult horses or those that are likely to rear up

596Sd

Chifney Strap
£14.99

Stitched Blenheim leather headpiece for a chifney bit, with hook stud billets

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Bit Guards/Silicone
£1.60/£2.99

Designed to help prevent the bit pinching the horse's lips, bit guards are most often seen on bridles which have loose ring snaffles. Now easier to put on.

647d

Fulmer Loops
£2.99

Holds the cheeks of a fulmer bit in the correct position. Sold in pairs. Blenheim quality leather.

358Gd-01

Pelham Roundings
£9.99

Holds the cheeks of a fulmer bit in the correct position. Sold in pairs. Blenheim quality leather.

360d-01

Rolled Leather Lip Strap
£5.50

Keeps the curb chain in the correct position. Blenheim quality leather

645d

Leather Curb Chain
£8.50

643d

Double Link Curb Chain
£4.99

1288Ld

Blenheim Hackamore Leathers
£23.99
Replacement leather straps for the English hackamore.

1288d

Hackamore Cheeks
£9.99
Sold in pairs

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