MAX-Control D-Ring 16 mm with locking mechanism - Stainless steel

Do you need to correct past mistakes or apply more force in certain situations? The bits in the MAX Control series offer a very special solution. This is a double jointed bit. However, if a certain angle is reached - for example because the horse pulls against the reins and lifts out - it locks and becomes a bar. This allows you to exert more influence at this moment. However, if you ride with a loose connection and gentle action, the mouthpiece is comparable to a normal double jointed bit. Clever, isn't it?

Spoilt for choice: Which bit is the right choice? Olive head, D-ring or shank snaffle? Basically, the larger the contact surface between the side part and the corner of the horse's mouth, the greater the lateral limitation. So compare the side elements of the bits with each other and decide how strong you want the lateral limitation to be. If you want it to be rather mild, we recommend an olive head or D snaffle. If you want a clearly framing effect, you can go for a shank snaffle.

In order for bits with fixed side pieces such as olive head, D-ring and shank snaffles to develop their framing effect optimally, the side piece should lie close to the corner of the mouth. This also allows the bit to lie quietly in the horse's mouth. Due to their special fit, these bits should therefore always be selected one size smaller than classic water snaffles with continuous rings.