who makes the cart wheel bit!!

[Gucci_b]

went to my local saddle shop today and asked to see the cart wheel bit, and the lady did not have a clue what I was going on about, so she asked me to find out who makes it!! now am I saying it wrong or does it come under a different name...

 

[rrose]

ive always known it as the cart wheel bit

 

[jj87]

http://store.securehosting.com/stores/sh205878/shophome.php?itemprcd=EQBsp5 this is the link to a nathe one pretty pricey so not sure if its what you ment

 

[TGM]

It's also known as a loop ring snaffle or a Wilkie bit - presuming you mean one like this:

You can order online from here:

http://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=988

 

[Thistle]

neue schule do one.

In the cartwheel the mouthpiece attaches to a crosspiece in the middle of the ring.

 

[Llwyncwn]

I spotted one of these at the Welsh Festival of Dressage at the weekend. What do they do?

 

[TGM]

There is an H&H article about the cartwheel bit here:

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horsecare/1370/119807.html

Different to the one I posted!

 

[dixie]

Try shop4bits, they sell a version for about £20 with the lozenge.

 

[Gucci_b]

the bit looks like this.
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[Gucci_b]

whoops. picture did not paste on the site.

 

[Gucci_b]

Why use a Cartwheel bit?

15 May, 2007

What is a Cartwheel bit?

There are several bits within the range, all designed to give riders extra control over speed and direction. The mouthpiece attaches to a post running vertically through the centre of the bit rings, giving a slight tilting action. Cartwheel bits give riders more control than a snaffle, but are said to be milder than most gags.


What horses does it suit?


The bits are said to be useful for horses that are difficult to turn, making them popular with show jumpers and event riders. The straight-bar Nathe version (pictured) is especially suitable for horses with sensitive mouths.


Who uses it?


Former international show jumper Geoff Glazzard is a fan of Cartwheel bits for certain horses, and introduced them to Derek Morton, who rides for Geoff and runs Beech House stud in Yarnfield, Staffordshire, with him.


Derek rides the grade A Skerne Skyetality in a jointed vulcanite Cartwheel bit.

"Skerne Skyetality is my speed horse, but he can be difficult to turn. He doesn't accept many of the other bits I have tried, but this one gives me the control needed for speed classes without losing the contact," explains Derek.


Where can I buy one?


Prices vary, depending on the mouthpiece, from £75 to £85. Contact Equiport (tel: 01606 351685) or visit: www.equiport.com