{"product_id":"jake-adams-thin-french-link-dee-bit","title":"Jake Adams Thin French Link Dee Bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe love this bit from Jake Adams because it reduces leaning and encourages relaxation through gentle guidance!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Thin French Link Dee Bit combines a slimmer mouthpiece with a French link for more direct pressure while maintaining even distribution across the tongue and bars. The thinner mouthpiece delivers stronger, more concentrated contact than thicker designs, while the French link reduces nutcracker action for improved comfort. The Dee-ring design keeps the bit steady in the mouth, preventing pinching and providing consistent, direct contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features of the Thin Mouthpiece:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore Concentrated Contact: The thinner design focuses pressure on the tongue and bars, creating a sharper action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter Fit in Crowded Mouths: Leaves more room for horses with fleshy tongues or low palates where thicker bits feel tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces Leaning: Used to address contact issues in horses that brace or become strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench Link Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven Pressure Distribution: The French link’s central plate lies flat on the tongue, evenly distributing pressure across the tongue and bars, without the nutcracker effect seen in single-jointed bits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Movement: The double-jointed structure allows each side of the bit to move independently, giving the rider finer control and reducing pressure points for greater comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages Relaxation: The French link’s gentle action makes it easier for horses to accept the bit, promoting a relaxed and responsive connection between horse and rider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDee-Ring Design Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLateral Stability: The fixed Dee-shaped rings provide lateral stability, preventing the bit from sliding through the horse’s mouth and offering more precise control during turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Communication: The Dee-Ring allows for a more stable and direct connection between the rider's hands and the horse’s mouth, making it suitable for horses that need clearer guidance and more consistent contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle Guidance: While providing stability, the Dee-Ring design ensures smooth and gentle communication between horse and rider, encouraging responsiveness without discomfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBit Type: Dee-Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthpiece Thickness: 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheekpiece Size: 80mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e**\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to the contagious nature of the equine disease EHV 1 and per biosecurity measure guidelines suggested by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Farm House will no longer accept any returns on bits and bit accessories.**\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"JAE","offers":[{"title":"125mm","offer_id":45497790988473,"sku":"JAE-DTFL125","price":65.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"135mm","offer_id":45497791021241,"sku":"JAE-DTFL135","price":65.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"145mm","offer_id":45497791054009,"sku":"JAE-DTFL145","price":65.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/2179\/3325\/files\/35fc6cff-c78c-408f-b315-30e56dc00e6c.jpg?v=1774893665","url":"https:\/\/www.farmhousetack.com\/products\/jake-adams-thin-french-link-dee-bit","provider":"Farm House Tack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}