A rubber covered mouthpiece helps to soften the effect on the bars of the mouth. It is ideal for horses which have a sensitive mouth or prefer a softer, warmer feel. The D ring is designed to aid steering, but without the cheek pressure of the full cheek bits. The D ring bits are used to help prevent the bit being pulled through the horse’s mouth. The jointed mouthpiece gives a nutcracker effect on the bars of the horse’s mouth. This bit has a soft rubber jointed mouthpiece