Dutch gag Also known as the Continental, Three/ Four-ring or Pessoa gag. A "gag snaffle" is not a snaffle bit, although it can be adjusted to act like one if the rider only attaches a rein to the bit rings and not to the sliding gag cheekpieces. The gag snaffle includes the Balding gag, which has a loose-ring design, and Cheltenham gags which have an eggbutt design. Severity is determined by the ring size: the larger the rings, the more severe the gag. When rein pressure is applied, the bit slides upward and rotates slightly in the mouth. The end on these cheekpieces, after passing through both holes, have a metal ring to which the reins are attached. Gag cheekpieces, made of rounded leather or of rope, are run through these holes. Each bit ring has two holes: one on the top and one on the bottom. Types Gag snaffle Similar in shape to a snaffle, with a mouthpiece and a ring on either side. Polo players, who must ride with the reins in one hand and cannot make instant fine adjustments, often use a gag bit with draw reins. This allows for the bit to be used as a normal snaffle, with gag action used only when needed. The gag bit normally is used with two sets of reins one on the bit ring that does not apply gag leverage, and the other on the small ring attached to the cord or rolled leather strap of the gag bridle cheekpiece. Gag bits are also occasionally seen in western-style competition, usually in the form of a sliding mouthpiece on a shanked curb-style bit (similar to the American gag). Gags are also never seen in the hunter arena, again because riders wish to portray that the horse is an easy ride, and because the ideal is a long, relaxed frame with the neck stretched out, rather than a high neck. Additionally, the horse is supposed to be completely submissive in dressage, and a gag bit gives the impression that it is not. They are not permitted at any level of dressage (only snaffles are permitted in dressage), since dressage riders are trying to get the horse to come down onto the bit, and want to encourage the horse to accept contact. They can also be used to help elevate a horse that is heavy on its front end. Gag bits are most commonly seen in polo, eventing (especially for cross-country), show jumping, and hacking, mainly for increased control at times where a horse may be excited or try to run off with the rider. Gag bits are used mainly for horses that are strong pullers or for horses that need retraining. The pressure on the lips tends to make the horse raise its head, which is useful for a horse that tends to lean on the bit. The gag bit works on the horse's lips and poll simultaneously. Inside the horse's mouth, the gag bit may be jointed like a snaffle bit or smooth like a Mullen mouth bit. Some styles of gag bit are integral to a special bridle, known as a gag bridle others are used with a standard bridle. The gag bit is related to a Pelham bit and a double bridle but the gag bit has no curb strap. For example, in a Dutch Gag, the further the rein attachment from the mouthpiece the greater the leverage. Severity of leverage action depends on where the reins attach. Because the cheek piece and reins attach to different rings (instead of freely moving on the same ring, like in a snaffle bit) there is leverage action. The gag bit is a type of bit for a horse. The top rein has a snaffle effect, the bottom a gag effect. Gag bit used on a polo pony The "gag snaffle", used with two reins, showing the sliding cheekpieces Dutch gag "Elevator" gag bit.
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