Leather Gag Loose Ring
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The Velari Loose Ring Gag in leather with a straight bar mouthpiece is a thoughtfully composed combination for horses that benefit from gentle encouragement toward balance and self-carriage. Soft in feel yet purposeful in action, it suits horses with sensitive mouths that respond well to natural materials and a steady, uncomplicated contact. This is a bit for the patient, educated rider who understands the value of subtlety.
The loose ring gag works with quiet intelligence. As the rider softly takes up the reins, the mouthpiece slides gently upward, creating light pressure at the corners of the mouth and a corresponding signal behind the poll. This distinctive action invites the horse to seek balance from within rather than leaning or falling onto the forehand. The freedom of the loose rings allows natural movement in the mouth, encouraging the horse to accept the contact willingly and find a supple, unhurried rhythm without resistance.
The leather mouthpiece brings a quality of warmth and softness that few materials can replicate. As the horse chews and salivates naturally, the leather gradually moulds and yields, becoming more comfortable and familiar with every use. The natural taste of the leather promotes salivation and invites relaxation through the jaw, making it especially well suited to horses who are tense, resistant, or simply in need of a more forgiving contact. Like all fine leather, this mouthpiece rewards good care and develops a character of its own over time.
The straight bar mouthpiece completes this combination with calm consistency. Lying evenly across the tongue and bars without any joints to fold or shift, it delivers a stable, predictable feel that the horse can confidently lean into and move forward from. There is no risk of pinching or asymmetrical pressure, and the generous 20 mm profile distributes contact broadly and gently. For horses that appreciate clarity and steadiness in the contact, the straight bar offers exactly that.
Ideal for:
- Horses with a sensitive or delicate mouth that respond better to natural materials
- Horses that tend to tense through the jaw or resist conventional metal mouthpieces
- Horses that need gentle encouragement to seek balance and carry themselves more correctly
- Horses at an intermediate level of training developing self-carriage and a consistent contact
- Riders with soft, educated hands who understand how to work with a gag action sympathetically
- Riders across disciplines who prioritise harmony, relaxation, and lightness in their work
Care & Use
Rinse the bit with lukewarm water after every ride and dry it with a soft cloth. To keep the leather in optimal condition, treat it regularly with olive oil or sunflower oil and inspect it for signs of wear. Store the bit in a dry place. Make sure the bit is fitted correctly: the star should be on the left-hand side and the Velari logo on the right-hand side. When fitting the bit, always ensure that the stitching faces forward when the bit is in the horse's mouth.
Disclaimer
Every horse and rider is unique. The information provided is meant as a general guide — not a definitive answer. Always consider your horse's specific needs and your own experience when choosing the right bit. Guide with grace, always.
| Customization | No |
|---|---|
| Measurements | Width 100mm, Height 30mm, Length 300mm |
| Weight | 0.215kg |
| Colors | no color |