{"product_id":"centaur-jointed-heavy-weight-loose-ring-bit","title":"Jointed Heavy Weight Loose Ring Bit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheekpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Loose Ring bit is valued for its freedom of movement, even pressure distribution, and encouragement of a soft, relaxed mouth, making it a classic all-purpose choice — particularly well suited to horses that lean or feel stiff, or those with established steering that benefit from a bit that doesn't lock into one position, though it offers less lateral\/steering support than fixed-cheek designs like the D-ring or Full Cheek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Single-Jointed Heavy Weight Stainless Steel bit uses added mass, often through heavier rings, to create a more grounded, stable presence in the mouth and bring an inattentive or dismissive horse's focus more clearly to the contact — useful for horses that ignore lighter aids or benefit from a steadier anchor point, though it should be used thoughtfully rather than as a shortcut to a \"headset,\" since correct head carriage should ultimately come from training and engagement rather than mechanical pull.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Centaur","offers":[{"title":"5\"","offer_id":49729466368250,"sku":"405090SS   5","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 1\/2\"","offer_id":49729466401018,"sku":"405090SS   5.5","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/5828\/9914\/files\/405090SS.png?v=1785013227","url":"https:\/\/evencontact.com\/products\/centaur-jointed-heavy-weight-loose-ring-bit","provider":"Even Contact","version":"1.0","type":"link"}