Gel Bit Guards for Horses

Comfort Gel Bit Guards for Horses by Hunters SaddleryIntroducing our soft, lightweight and flexible Comfort Gel Bit Guards that protect your horse’s sensitive mouth by preventing the bit pinching, rubbing and chafing. These will also stop the bit sliding through your horse's mouth when turning, maximising your horse’s comfort and responsiveness.Ideal for sensitive or inexperienced horses, they eliminate pressure points, making training and schooling sessions easier and more productiveThey will keep the bit stable and centred in the mouth, ensuring enhanced communication and performance from your horse.Commonly used in multiple equestrian pursuits including schooling, leisure riding, trail riding, driving, eventing, mounted games, show jumping, pony club activities, and riding competitions. Depending on the bit type, may also be suitable for polo.They come in one size, 3.15 inches (8cm), and are suitable for use with pony, cob and full size horse bits.The bit guards are lightweight, each gel piece weighing just 1.13 oz (32g). Safe and comfortable for everyday use. Easily cleaned with mild soap and water. They are sold in pairs and are available in black, or brown to match your bridle.These are very easy to put on and take off. They will easily stretch over bit rings. They do not need to be heated, making them much more convenient compared to standard flat rubber bit guards.

• STOP BIT PINCHING – Our Comfort Gel Bit Guards for horses by Hunters Saddlery create a soft, lightweight and contoured flexible silicone gel barrier that protects your horse's mouth from bit pinching, rubbing, chafing, mouth sores, and bit sensitivity.
• ELIMINATE PRESSURE POINTS – Perfect for riding and training horses with sensitive mouths by preventing bit-related discomfort. Makes bit acceptance much easier for young horses, ponies, or horses in training by eliminating pressure points.
• EASY TO FIT AND CLEAN – Designed to easily fit a wide range of bits, these flexible silicone gel bit guards stretch over most bit ring sizes. Much easier to put on compared to rigid rubber bit guards that won’t fit over the ring even when heated. These will also work well with 3-ring bits, gag bits, loose ring snaffles, pelham bits, and fit most English or Western bridles. To clean, simply rinse with mild soap and water.
• BALANCED BIT – Helps the bit to stay straight, centered, and balanced in the mouth. They stop the bit sliding through the mouth, especially when turning. Ideal for trail riding, schooling, driving, eventing, show jumping, lessons, pleasure riding, and riding competitions.
• SIZING – For optimal fit, we recommend using these horse bit guards with a bit that's ¼ to ½ inch (0.5–1.5cm) larger than your horse's usual size. One size, 3.35 inches (8.5cm) diameter, fits most horses—pony, cob, and full horse size. Sold in pairs.
• HAPPY – A happy horse is a responsive horse. Protecting their mouth directly contributes to improved performance.