{"id":13609,"date":"2021-07-21T22:08:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T20:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/produkt\/ophaal-bustrens-double-jointed-balotade-bit\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T12:40:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:40:07","slug":"ophaal-bustrens-double-jointed-balotade-bit","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/ophaal-bustrens-double-jointed-balotade-bit\/","title":{"rendered":"Balotade\u00ae Eggbutt Gag Double Jointed Hollow Bit, Stainless Steel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Control, response and power in a lightweight package \u2014 for riders who expect more. The <strong>Eggbutt Gag bit<\/strong> (also known as an ophaal bustrens) is a solution designed for horses that are difficult to ride \u2014 those that hang on the rider&#8217;s hand, are strong, fall onto the forehand or need better head carriage.<\/p>\n<h2>Hollow construction \u2014 more comfort, less weight<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The hollow mouthpiece reduces the weight of the bit,<\/li>\n<li>Lighter action aids acceptance in sensitive horses,<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for intensive work and precise corrections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Action of the Eggbutt Gag \u2014 for advanced riders<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The option to attach a <strong>second rein<\/strong> increases the range of action,<\/li>\n<li>Raises the bit in the mouth, improving head carriage,<\/li>\n<li>Allows you to quickly regain control of your horse,<\/li>\n<li>Due to its strong action, recommended for experienced riders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Double Joint \u2014 Greater Subtlety<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The two joints distribute pressure more evenly,<\/li>\n<li>They reduce pressure on the palate, increasing comfort,<\/li>\n<li>They encourage the horse to chew and relax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Top-quality materials<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Stainless steel \u2014 durable, corrosion-resistant, easy to clean,<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for competition and everyday riding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Technical parameters<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mouthpiece thickness:<\/strong> 18 mm,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hollow bit<\/strong> \u2014 light and functional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose the double-jointed hollow Eggbutt Gag Balotade\u00ae \u2014 when you need more control and response without compromising on comfort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hollow stainless steel Eggbutt Gag (ophaal bustrens) bit with a double joint \u2014 for strong horses that hang on the rider&#8217;s hand or fall onto the forehand. Light, gentle action, recommended for experienced riders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":31586,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1391,1421,1427,1403,1413],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-13609","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-bits-for-horses-en-fix","product_cat-double-jointed-bits-en-fix","product_cat-hollow-mouth-bits","product_cat-ophaal-bustrens-bits-en-fix","product_cat-stainless-steel-bits","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/13609","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13609"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=13609"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=13609"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=13609"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}