{"title":"Bits","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are so excited to partner with Agador's Bits as the exclusive bit provider for Essentially, Drafts. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"comfortwave-baucher-snaffle-bit","title":"ComfortWave Baucher Snaffle Bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe even-pressure comfort of ComfortWave, paired with the stability of a Baucher cheekpiece. The oversized, edge-free lozenge spreads contact evenly across the tongue -- particularly useful for the larger, more sensitive mouths common in draft horses -- while the hanging-cheek design lifts the bit away from the bars so it can't be pulled through the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat stability makes it a strong option for draft horses with worn teeth, or a gentler alternative to full cheek and eggbutt styles for younger, more sensitive horses. German silver construction develops a mild, sweet taste over time as it gently oxidizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDressage-legal under USEF, EC, FEI, EC Eventing, and USEA. Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Available in sizes 6\" and 6.5\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agador's","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":48408173117610,"sku":null,"price":79.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.5","offer_id":48408173150378,"sku":null,"price":79.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3597\/7898\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7ba350b2-caf6-438d-ad5a-20bfb880694f.png?v=1782437973"},{"product_id":"comfortwave-eggbutt-snaffle-bit","title":"ComfortWave Eggbutt Snaffle Bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eComfort built into every curve. The ComfortWave Eggbutt Snaffle's lozenge has a larger-than-usual surface area with no sharp edges, spreading pressure evenly across the tongue instead of concentrating it in one spot -- and the curved profile follows the natural shape of the mouth for a more consistent feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerman silver construction develops a mild, sweet taste on contact with saliva, encouraging relaxation and acceptance, with a softer, warmer feel than stainless steel. The fixed eggbutt cheekpiece adds stability for young horses and helps prevent pinching in draft horses with fleshier mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDressage-legal under USEF, EC, FEI, EC Eventing, and USEA. Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Available in sizes 6\", 6.5\", and 6.75\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agador's","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":48408183636138,"sku":null,"price":74.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6.5","offer_id":48408183668906,"sku":null,"price":74.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6.75","offer_id":48408183701674,"sku":null,"price":74.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3597\/7898\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7b6609d0-65a2-4301-bdd6-fcdf880335c1.png?v=1782437248"},{"product_id":"smoothride-baucher-snaffle-bit","title":"SmoothRide Baucher Snaffle Bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eStability meets a smooth, easy feel. The SmoothRide Baucher's sanded stainless steel mouthpiece and anatomically curved lozenge with a copper roller create mild tongue relief and encourage salivation and acceptance -- especially with horses that resist the flat links of a classic double-jointed snaffle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Baucher (hanging cheek) design lifts the bit away from the bars for the most stability of any cheekpiece style, preventing it from sliding through the mouth. That makes it a strong choice for draft horses with worn teeth, where stability matters most, or for younger horses that respond well to mild bar or poll pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDressage-legal under USEF, EC, FEI, EC Eventing, and USEA. Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Available in size 6\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agador's","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":48408259756202,"sku":null,"price":69.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3597\/7898\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_83f0f8af-b87f-4455-87ab-34b0add220f3.png?v=1782347624"},{"product_id":"smoothride-eggbutt-snaffle-bit","title":"SmoothRide Eggbutt Snaffle Bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dependable starting point for horses new to contact. The SmoothRide Eggbutt Snaffle's sanded stainless steel mouthpiece delivers a smooth, comfortable feel that's generally well accepted without being harsh, and its curved, anatomically shaped lozenge creates mild tongue relief in the classic position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlip it \"upside down\" and it offers mild bar relief instead -- a handy way to learn whether your horse prefers pressure toward the center of the tongue or toward the bars. Fixed eggbutt rings add stability for young horses and help prevent pinching in draft horses with fleshy mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDressage-legal under USEF, EC, FEI, EC Eventing, and USEA. Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm. Available in sizes 6\" and 6.25\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agador's","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":48408281514154,"sku":null,"price":69.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.25","offer_id":48408281546922,"sku":null,"price":69.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3597\/7898\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4cb29031-1d9d-4b93-b844-52bc4fa6bbc5.png?v=1782348441"},{"product_id":"comfortflow-half-cheek-snaffle","title":"ComfortFlow Half Cheek Snaffle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simpler, lower-profile way to give young or green horses clear steering support. The ComfortFlow Half Cheek Snaffle's single downward bar keeps the bit from sliding through the mouth and offers lateral guidance without the extra bulk or bridling difficulty of a full cheek.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe medium-port mouthpiece creates tongue relief without excessive height -- a good match for horses with low palates -- while German silver construction develops a mild, pleasant taste over time that encourages acceptance and a relaxed mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDressage-legal under USEF, EC, FEI, EC Eventing, and USEA. Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm. Available in sizes 6\" and 6.25\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agador's","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":48463638692010,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.25","offer_id":48463638724778,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3597\/7898\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a4b1c936-e0ca-46eb-8d95-4f681f403e7d.png?v=1782436334"},{"product_id":"calmblue-dressage-loose-ring-snaffle","title":"CalmBlue Dressage Loose Ring Snaffle","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompetition-legal bitting built with draft-sized horses in mind. The CalmBlue Dressage Loose Ring Snaffle's tapered mouthpiece -- 12mm at the cheeks, narrowing to 10mm at the center -- delivers our signature tongue relief while meeting FEI and USEF regulations, thanks to a fixed copper inlay in place of the standard CalmBlue's rolling barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe loose ring cheekpiece allows freer movement in the mouth for subtler, more precise communication, making it a good fit for advanced horses that respond to a lighter signal. Sweet iron construction develops a mild, sweet taste over time as the finish naturally oxidizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproved for USEF, EC, FEI, EC Eventing, and USEA Dressage. 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Individually polished, rounded links distribute pressure evenly across the tongue and bars, keeping the feel effective without turning harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted from sweet iron, the mouthpiece oxidizes naturally on contact with saliva, developing a warm, sweet taste many horses genuinely prefer -- the blue finish will shift to brown and grey over time, and that's exactly by design. The D-ring cheeks add clear directional guidance for horses that need a little extra steering support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMouthpiece thickness: 12mm. Available in size 6\". 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