Bradoon Bits

A bradoon bit is a snaffle bit designed specifically for use in the double bridle. The bit mouthpiece is usually single-jointed, and the bit ring is usually a loose-ring, less often an eggbutt, or boucher. The rings are smaller in diameter (maximum 8 centimeters) than a regular snaffle bit, and for USDF competition, the mouthpiece must be at least 3/8" in diameter when used on a horse, with smaller diameters allowed for ponies. It is especially important to choose a bradoon that is the correct width. A bradoon that is too wide may get caught on top of the port of the curb bit and push the bridoon's joint upward into the upper palate, while one that is too narrow will pinch the horse's skin against his molars. Both cases are painful and should be avoided. In general, the bradoon should be about 1/2" wider than the Weymouth.

Elite Stainless Steel Bradoon with Albacon German Silver Mouth MSRP: $32.95 English Habit Sale: $29.66	13mm Bradoon with 55mm rings snaffle bit MSRP: $32.95 English Habit Sale: $29.66	AlBaCon 14MM Solid Mouth Bradoon Bit MSRP: $33.95 English Habit Sale: $30.56
Elite Solid German Silver Bradoon Bit MSRP: $39.95 English Habit Sale: $35.96	AlBaCon 15mm Dressage Eggbutt Bradoon Bit MSRP: $39.95 English Habit Sale: $35.96