Common mouthpiece designs include single-jointed, double-jointed, and French link styles, each offering varying degrees of pressure distribution and horse comfort.
Rowland SS Bradoon Single-Jointed Bit primary function is to aid in directing the horse's head and neck position, providing subtle control and flexibility.
Rowland SS Butterfly-Flip Gag Single Jointed with Solid SS Mouth similar to the elevator gag but with a different cheek-piece design to offer distinct leverage points.
Rowland SS Continental Gag Bit with Single Jointed SS hollow mouth similar to the Dutch gag, but with a more streamlined design and typically fewer ring options.
Liverpool bits are used with a curb chain or strap, which adds pressure under the horse's chin when the reins are engaged, enhancing the leverage effect.
Rowland Loose Ring Snaffle solid SS Mouth Double Jointed with Lifesaver having Players is a popular type of horse bit used primarily in English riding disciplines. This snaffle bit consists of a mouthpiece with rings on either side.
Standard SS Weymouth Bit with Curb Chain is a solid mouthpiece with shanks that provide leverage. It is used to apply pressure on the horse's poll, curb groove, and bars of the mouth.