{"id":34762,"date":"2025-05-16T16:08:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T14:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=34762"},"modified":"2026-09-30T15:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T13:21:53","slug":"ophaal-bustrens-double-jointed-balotade-bit-kopia","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/ophaal-bustrens-double-jointed-balotade-bit-kopia\/","title":{"rendered":"Balotade\u00ae Eggbutt Gag Single Jointed Hollow Bit, Stainless Steel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Precise response and increased control \u2014 in a light, effective form. The single-jointed <strong>Eggbutt Gag bit<\/strong> (ophaal bustrens) from the Balotade\u00ae collection is the perfect solution for strong horses, those that fall onto the forehand or those that require greater responsiveness. Thanks to its construction, it allows for a more subtle yet decisive action, helping to achieve better head carriage and a better response to the rider&#8217;s aids.<\/p>\n<h2>Hollow construction \u2014 lightness and comfort<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The hollow mouthpiece reduces the weight of the bit,<\/li>\n<li>Lighter action favours acceptance in sensitive or unsure horses,<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for hacking, intensive training and behavioural corrections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Eggbutt gag \u2014 variable action<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The option to attach the rein at different points \u2014 adjustable action strength,<\/li>\n<li>Using a <strong>second rein<\/strong> allows for greater precision and faster reactions,<\/li>\n<li>The bit works by lightly raising in the mouth \u2014 helps to improve head carriage and balance,<\/li>\n<li>Recommended for intermediate and experienced riders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Single Joint \u2014 classic response<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct but non-aggressive action on the tongue and corners of the mouth,<\/li>\n<li>Helps achieve a quick response to hand aids,<\/li>\n<li>Works well with horses that respond well to contact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Materials and finish<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Stainless steel \u2014 durable, corrosion-resistant and easy to clean,<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for everyday use as well as competition.<\/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, functional, sitting stably in the mouth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose the single-jointed hollow Eggbutt Gag Balotade\u00ae \u2014 for greater control and effective action in a modern, comfortable form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hollow stainless steel Eggbutt Gag (ophaal bustrens) bit with a single joint. Direct, classic action \u2014 well-suited for strong horses or those that fall onto the forehand. Recommended for intermediate to experienced riders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":34771,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1391,1427,1403,1424,1413],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-34762","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-bits-for-horses-en-fix","product_cat-hollow-mouth-bits","product_cat-ophaal-bustrens-bits-en-fix","product_cat-single-jointed-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\/34762","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\/34771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34762"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=34762"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=34762"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=34762"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}