Jake Adams Thin French Link Dee Bit

We love this bit from Jake Adams because it reduces leaning and encourages relaxation through gentle guidance!

The Thin French Link Dee Bit combines a slimmer mouthpiece with a French link for more direct pressure while maintaining even distribution across the tongue and bars. The thinner mouthpiece delivers stronger, more concentrated contact than thicker designs, while the French link reduces nutcracker action for improved comfort. The Dee-ring design keeps the bit steady in the mouth, preventing pinching and providing consistent, direct contact.

Key Features of the Thin Mouthpiece:

• More Concentrated Contact: The thinner design focuses pressure on the tongue and bars, creating a sharper action.
• Better Fit in Crowded Mouths: Leaves more room for horses with fleshy tongues or low palates where thicker bits feel tight.
• Reduces Leaning: Used to address contact issues in horses that brace or become strong.

French Link Features:

• Even Pressure Distribution: The French link’s central plate lies flat on the tongue, evenly distributing pressure across the tongue and bars, without the nutcracker effect seen in single-jointed bits.
• Independent Movement: The double-jointed structure allows each side of the bit to move independently, giving the rider finer control and reducing pressure points for greater comfort.
• Encourages Relaxation: The French link’s gentle action makes it easier for horses to accept the bit, promoting a relaxed and responsive connection between horse and rider.

Dee-Ring Design Features:

• Lateral Stability: The fixed Dee-shaped rings provide lateral stability, preventing the bit from sliding through the horse’s mouth and offering more precise control during turns.
• Direct Communication: The Dee-Ring allows for a more stable and direct connection between the rider's hands and the horse’s mouth, making it suitable for horses that need clearer guidance and more consistent contact.
• Gentle Guidance: While providing stability, the Dee-Ring design ensures smooth and gentle communication between horse and rider, encouraging responsiveness without discomfort.

Specifications:

• Bit Type: Dee-Ring
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Mouthpiece Thickness: 8mm
• Cheekpiece Size: 80mm

**Due to the contagious nature of the equine disease EHV 1 and per biosecurity measure guidelines suggested by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, The Farm House will no longer accept any returns on bits and bit accessories.**