Mackey Mouthing Bradoon / Breaking Bit

Loose ring mouthing bits are a traditional bit used to mouth young horses. The straight solid mouthpiece is smooth one side, and ridged the other and can be used either way around. The ridged side acts more on the bars, so it is far more usual to start youngsters off with the kinder, smooth side against the bars of the mouth. In the centre of the mouthing bit, there is a set of 'keys' that encourage the horse to play with them and thus produce a soft, wet mouth.

• Traditional bit to start a young horse in as the keys encourage mouthing
• Can be used flat or serrated side down
• Bit strength: mild when used smooth side down, fairly strong when used serrated side down