A mouthpiece without visible joint
Single or double jointed bits bend due to the action of the reins.
Depending on the bit and the position of the hand, this kind of bit can form one or two pressure point which can pinch the palate or the tongue of the horse and also create preassure on the bars.
Double jointed bits are more precise than a straight or single jointed bit but can still cause injuries in the horse’s mouth.
To avoid pinching on the tongue or lesions on the palate, we integrate the articulation inside our bits. The external structure is safe, avoid various injuries and offer an optimal comfort.
A shock-absorbing and flexible mouthpiece inspired by other sports
The evolution of sports equipment has significantly enhanced athletic performance across many disciplines. Concepts such as shock absorption and flexibility are now essential in the design of gear for running, tennis, golf, or skiing.
I-BRIDE is innovating by applying these same principles to the equestrian world—specifically, to the design of its bits.
Just as athletes benefit from varying levels of damping and flexibility in their rackets, shoes, skis, or clubs—allowing them to transmit more precise and controlled movements while protecting their bodies and improving endurance—I-BRIDE bits are engineered to deliver refined communication between horse and rider while preserving the horse’s long-term well-being.
Innovation for performance
With I-BRIDE, you have a choice of 6 mouthpieces. Each of them offer a different combination of damping and flexibility.
The internal core of our bits is available in 2 flexibilities. This flexibility is the ability of the bit to bend in response to the hand’s action.
For each of these flexibilities, our mouthpieces are available in 3 dampings. Damping is the ability of the I-Bride mouthpiece to absorb the intensity of the action of the rider’s hands into your horse’s mouth.
Why develop the notion of shock absorption for bits?
Our shock-absorbing mouthpieces are designed to absorb the action of the rider’s hand on the reins. Our bits are available in three levels of damping, allowing you to influence stability, reactivity, dynamism, or the intensity of hand action absorption.
Similar to car shock absorbers, this mechanism functions by storing the deceleration through movement.
Our bodies and horses’ bodies are naturally equipped to absorb shocks. The musculoskeletal system constantly works to reduce shock waves, such as those that travel from the feet to the head when we walk.
However, the use of riding equipment (mouthpieces and saddles) introduces new sources of shock for the horse.
To counteract the repercussions of these waves without hindering the intricate functioning of the musculoskeletal system, it’s essential to adapt your equipment.
I-BRIDE aims to optimize the horse’s comfort by absorbing shocks that could potentially reduce the animal’s performance. The ergonomic design of these bits dissipates vertical impact by redirecting it into a horizontal diffusion.
Why did you develop several flexibilities?
Why did we develop several flexibilities?
I-BRIDE aims to adapt to the individual sensitivity of each horse. This sensitivity is influenced by the horse’s temperament, history, environment, and morphology. When the rider’s hand acts on the reins, the bit engages different areas of the horse’s mouth. Our technology allows for the stimulation of various mechanoreceptors based on the horse’s specific sensitivity:
For horses that are not particularly sensitive to pressure on the bars but need tongue relief, our Flex+ bits offer enhanced flexibility and function similarly to a double-jointed bit. This more encompassing design stimulates all the mechanoreceptors in the horse’s mouth (tongue, bars, corners).
For horses sensitive to pressure on the bars, our more rigid Flex- bits provide support akin to a straight bar bit. This design reduces stimulation of the bars and increases pressure on the tongue.
Classic range bits
Our classic range of bits with loose ring comes in 2 flexibilities and 3 dampings.
The mouthpiece is cylindrical along its entire length. The loose rings are added to the end of the mouthpiece and then welded.
An innovation that makes it possible to adapt to the sensitivity of horses.
Easy-Ride range mouthpieces
Easy-Ride mouthpieces are interchangeable. The Easy-Ride range is available in 2 flexibilities and 3 dampings, like the classic range.
Easy-Ride can be recognized by their T-shaped ends. Using an allen key, you can place or remove the mouthpiece on different side pieces to form pelham bits, weymouth bits, D ring bits, D ring gag bits, 3 rings bits…
An innovation that allows riders to adapt their equipment to the sensitivity of each equine and the needs of their sport.