The Stübben SteelTEC Easy Control bits are activated by strong, bilateral pressure from the horse, turning them into a bar bit. With normal contact with the reins and as soon as the rider or the horse relaxes, the bit becomes flexible again and can be used like a regular snaffle bit. This allows for precise yet mouth-friendly aids when needed.

Thanks to the effect of the Easy Control bit, horses often learn to hold back on their own as soon as the bar effect kicks in. Therefore, Easy Control bits should be used for training purposes for short periods, with regular checks to see if the desired learning effect has been achieved.

The double-jointed mouthpiece distributes pressure evenly over the tongue and bars. The full cheeks provide clear lateral stabilization and guidance, ensuring the bit stays calmly in the horse’s mouth. The small snaffle rings make the action of this bit more direct.

Effect:

• When the horse applies strong pressure forward on both reins, the bit acts like a bar. As soon as the horse or rider relaxes (on one side), the bit acts like a double-jointed full cheek snaffle.

Mouthpiece:

• Made of stainless steel
• Stainless steel is robust, tasteless, and odorless

Which horses are particularly suited for this bit?

• Horses that become stronger in certain situations (e.g., in the field, while jumping, etc.)
• Horses that pull strongly towards jumps
• Horses that need stronger lateral stability
• Horses that become too cautious with leverage bits or similar

Association Approvals:

• Dressage: FEI, USEF, USDF, USEA
• Eventing: FEI, USEF, USEA
• Jumping: FEI, USEF, USEA

These approvals are the best information we have at this time, but correctness standards are ever evolving. Competitors are reminded that they are responsible for the correctness of their tack. If a rider is unsure of the correctness of any tack, it is the rider’s responsibility to confirm their equipment with the steward or technical delegate.