Aurion Tom Thumb Double Jointed with Lozenge

Suitable for horses that:

• Are forward going and need an immediate, clear signal

• Compete in speed events and must come back quickly

• Are trained and being reminded of aids they already know

How it works

Mouthpiece. 14mm, double jointed, with curved cannons angled forward to follow the shape of the tongue. The lozenge lies flat on the tongue rather than standing upright between tongue and palate, so tongue pressure is spread across the width of the tongue. There is no nutcracker action and nothing reaches the palate. Cannons and lozenge are the same alloy throughout.

Cheek piece. The mouthpiece runs on the centre ring rather than being fixed to it. The first part of the rein aid slides the bit up the ring and raises it in the mouth before the cheek has finished rotating, so the horse is given a clear signal before the full pressure arrives. The lift raises the shoulders and brings the horse back onto its hocks, with poll pressure following behind it. A backstrap should always be fitted, as it stages the action and keeps poll pressure controlled.

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Material. Aurion is a high copper concentrated alloy. Copper oxidises gently in saliva and gives off a faint sweet, metallic taste, which draws the horse to mouth the bit and salivate. Because the whole mouthpiece is Aurion and not just the centre link, that taste runs the full length of the bar. Aurion also warms towards body temperature faster than steel. The colour deepens with use. Cheeks are stainless steel.

Allow 2 to 5mm clearance at each side. Aim for one to two soft wrinkles at the corners of the mouth. Always ride this cheek with a backstrap fitted.

Size and fit

4.5"

5"

5.5"

115 mm

125 mm

140 mm

Mouthpiece

14 mm

14 mm

14 mm

Cheek

150 mm

150 mm

150 mm

Rinse and dry after use. If you prefer the surface brighter, bring it back with a soft cloth. Do not soak.