In a dressage curb bit setup, the horse has two bits in the mouth: the curb bit and the bradoon. It is also always used with a curb chain.

The curb bit acts in three ways: Firstly, like any bit, it applies pressure to the mouth towards the rider's hand. Additionally, pressure is exerted on the chin and lower jaw between the bit and the chain. The leverage of the branches also strongly affects the poll.

Key factors for its effectiveness are the tongue clearance and the length of the branches. The Fine Line curb bit’s tongue clearance prevents the bit from pressing against the palate.

The mouthpiece of this curb bit follows the natural shape of the horse's mouth, lying flat on the tongue and bars. When the rider takes up the reins, the pressure is distributed evenly across the tongue and bars. As always with a curb bit, the rider’s hand is crucial. A curb bit can achieve a lot with a light aid, but both horse and rider must be able to handle it properly.

Effect:

• Leverage effect on chin and poll
• Even pressure distribution over bars and tongue

Mouthpiece:

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

Suitable For:

• The use of a curb bit should refine the communication between rider and horse. This is only possible if the communication with the bradoon already achieves a high level of sensitivity.
• From a secure L-level

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.