Curb gag bit with tongue port Konnex

Expert opinion : The Konnex curb gag bit with tongue passage from Beris is a mouthpiece that offers maximum space for the tongue while having a more anatomical shape. The Konnex range is characterized by ergonomic barrels that perfectly fit the muscle of the horse's tongue and thus exert less pressure by resting on a larger surface. This Konnex model is thinner and takes up less space in the horse's mouth, ideal for horses with a narrower mouth. The shape of the barrel frees up the tongue muscle for better mobility and relaxation. The pressure is distributed more evenly over the tongue and will stress the bars and commissures a little more. This mouthpiece is particularly suitable for horses that cannot tolerate pressure on the tongue and react by shaking their head, for example. The Hard Mouthpiece is ideal for horses with a sensitive mouth, but who tend to press slightly. The Soft barrel is ideal for horses with a sensitive mouth that need to rest lightly on the hand.

The curb gag bit is similar to the gag Bit, combined with a leather strap, which exerts pressure on the chin. When the tension of the reins is important, to relieve the mouth, the action of the hand is returned to the back of the noseband. This way, the horse remains calm, stabilizes his head upwards by tilting his weight backwards while keeping a good rein tension. It can be used with two or four reins or alliances. The pressure on the neck is less than with a Pessoa bit or lift bit because of the action of the strap on the chin.