{"product_id":"universal-3-ring-dutch-gag-german-silver","title":"Dutch Gag, German Silver Lozenge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra brakes with a gentle, tongue-friendly mouthpiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e This universal 3 ring bit (also called a Dutch gag, continental or Pessoa bit) has a double-jointed German silver mouthpiece with a center lozenge. The thick 16 mm mouthpiece spreads pressure gently, and two rein positions let you choose a soft snaffle feel or extra brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\", 5.5\", 6\" (other sizes made to order)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e German silver (a copper alloy), double jointed with center lozenge, tapered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRings:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 rein positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e main ring for a soft, snaffle-like feel; lower ring for more control and poll pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble jointed with center lozenge:\u003c\/strong\u003e lies softly over the tongue, with no nutcracker action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick 16 mm mouthpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e spreads pressure over a wider area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman silver:\u003c\/strong\u003e a copper-rich alloy that encourages salivation and a soft, wet mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTapered shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e slimmer near the center for tongue comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel rings:\u003c\/strong\u003e strong and rust-resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOften chosen for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that get strong or heavy in front when jumping or in fast work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that dislike a curb but respond well to poll pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive horses that need a gentle mouthpiece with extra control options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses with a dry mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow jumping, eventing, cross country and hacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e attach to your bridle cheekpieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e snaffle rein, no leverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e adds leverage and poll pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest with two reins, or with roundings for one rein, so you use the lower ring only when needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e the lower ring adds strong poll pressure, so this bit works best with experienced riders and soft, steady hands. \u003cstrong\u003eGerman silver contains nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it's not recommended for horses with a known nickel allergy. Every horse is different, so check your show rules before competing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare our Dutch gags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis bit:\u003c\/strong\u003e German silver, double jointed with lozenge, 16 mm. Gentle on the tongue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3-ring-dutch-gag-bit-sweet-iron\"\u003eSweet Iron Dutch Gag\u003c\/a\u003e: ported, unjointed. For tongue relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3-ring-dutch-gag-bit-hollow-mouth\"\u003eHollow Mouth Dutch Gag\u003c\/a\u003e: 18 mm single jointed stainless steel. For sensitive bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to measure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a piece of string in your horse's mouth where the bit sits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark both sides at the corners of the lips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure between the marks. That's your bit size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween sizes? Choose the larger one so the lips aren't pinched. Need another size? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-orders\"\u003eWe make bits in any size\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with clean water after every ride and dry well. German silver may darken a little over time; a soft cloth brings back the shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping, fully tracked.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispatched in 4 to 5 working days, delivered in 8 to 10 working days. 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