The Winning Tongue Plate Dexter Bit with Normal Plate has a joint and arms that do not hinge downward — per the manufacturer that prevents pain to the roof of the mouth, the tongue and the bars. The 11 mm low-profile gear casing prevents rubbing on the roof, and the flat plate prevents pinching, reducing bit pressure by 85% per the manufacturer.

Best for

• Horses sensitive to downward pressure on the tongue and bars
• Fast work, where the Dexter cheek is widely used
• A flat-plate mouthpiece on a Dexter cheek

Key features

• Non-hinging joint and arms — prevents pain to the roof, tongue and bars, per the manufacturer.
• 11 mm low-profile gear casing — prevents rubbing on the roof of the mouth.
• Flat plate — prevents pinching and reduces bit pressure by 85%, per the manufacturer.
• Dexter cheeks — widely used in thoroughbred and quarter horse racing.
• Stainless steel — 48 mm ring size.

Fit

• Sizes 4½" and 5".