When traditional flat bit guards aren't enough for a sensitive horse, the Centaur® Super Stretch Contour Bit Guards step in. Many horses with fleshy lips, wide jaw structures, or prominent cheekbones experience continuous pressure from flat rubber discs pressing into their face. This often leads to hair loss, bald patches, and raw rubs at the corners of the mouth—even though a guard is being worn. Centaur® solved this problem by re-engineering the classic shape into a specialized, anatomically contoured design.These guards feature a distinct concave profile that curves subtly outward and away from the horse’s face. By arching outward toward the bit ring, the guard dramatically reduces the physical surface contact against the sensitive outer skin of the lips, giving the mouth breathing room while maintaining total protection against joint pinching on the inside. Molded from the same legendary, highly pliable natural rubber compound as the standard model, the Contour version slips effortlessly onto your bit without tools. It is the definitive choice for sensitive equine athletes, high-mileage trail horses, or any horse transitioning into a loose-ring bit for the first time.
