Metal AB Pessoa 3-Ring "Pinchless" Covered With Leather, 17mm

Features leather mouthpiece:

Leather bits have the property that it becomes softer when it gets wet due to the saliva in the horse's mouth. This, in combination with the taste of the leather, makes the bit particularly suitable for horses with a sensitive mouth.
Leather bits with a metal core are standard bits covered with leather and not flexible.
Leather bits from Trust have a flexible nylon core that molds to the horse's mouth and is therefore softer.
Regular lubrication with butter prevents drying and keeps the leather supple.

2½ & 3 Ring Bit:

A 2½ & 3 Ring Snaffle is also called a Pessoa bit and can be recognized by the extra rings on top and at the bottom of the regular bit rings.
The top ring is used to attach the cheekpiece and the bottom ring the rein.
When using the rein, the top ring will tilt forward and create leverage.
The strength of the impact is determined by the type of mouthpiece, material and number of rings.
A 2½ ring snaffle is therefore less effective than a 3 ring snaffle.

Single Jointed

A single jointed bit has a hinge point in the middle that puts pressure on the layers, lips and sides of the tongue. A single jointed bit squeezes the tongue slightly under pressure and puts less pressure on the tongue.
The hinge point rises slightly in the middle and can sting the palate. In this case is it better to choose a double-jointed or straight mouthpiece.
A single jointed bit is a good basic bit, suitable for many horses and riders.

Pinchless mouthpiece

The mouthpiece of a pinchless bit has an internal sleeve, which allows the bit to rotate in the middle.
This allows each side of the bit to work independently without changing the position of the bit.
With a Pinchless mouthpiece it is possible to work in on one side without disturbing the horse's mouth on the other side.
A Pinchless bit does not press or pinch in the horse's mouth and is very comfortable.
Horses are more likely to accept the bit.
A Pinchless bit is therefore horse-friendly

3-Ring Comfort Pinchless Leather 17mm