ZILCO BIT CATALOGUE VOLUME 1 IF IT’S BRANDED ZILCO, IT’S BRANDED QUALITY. zilco.net www.zilco.net 1 ZILCO BITS BIT SIZING Mouthpiece Sizes CM Inches Horse Size 9cm 3 1/2” Extra Small Pony 10cm 4” Shetland/Small Pony 11.5cm 4 1/2” Pony 12cm 4 3/4” Pony 12.5cm 5” Cob 13.5cm 5 1/4” Cob 14cm 5 1/2” Full Size 14.5cm 5 3/4” Full Size Ring Size 15cm 6” Extra Full Size How to Measure Bits Mouth Size We suggest using a piece of string to measure from one corner of the Mouth horse’s mouth to the other. Thickness The mouthpiece should ideally Cheek be 19mm (3/4”) larger than this Length measurement. A couple of wrinkles on either side of the horse’s mouth is a good guide that the bit is sitting in the correct place. MATERIALS Stainless Steel Unless otherwise specified, all Zilco bits are made from 18/8 Stainless Steel Gold Zilco Gold range of bits contain a special mix of copper (85%) and quality metals which produce a bit with superior strength. Guaranteed ‘nickel free’ reducing the risk of nickel allergies. The horse is encouraged to salivate through the activity of chewing. This is a material designed to discolour over time, further enhancing the effect of acceptance. Sweet Iron Sweet Iron bits are designed to rust. This effect makes the bit become sweeter and further encourages acceptance of the bit by the horse. Blue Steel Blue steel bits are an improved version of black steel (Sweet Iron), that causes it to oxidise quicker. Zilco stock a vast range of bits for many disciplines. If you can’t find what you are after – let us know. 2 www.zilco.net CONTENTS A WORLD-WIDE BRAND NAME Driving Bits 4 Hackamores 8 With origins in Australia and New Zealand in the Gag Bits 9 early 1960s, the Zilco group is now a pre-eminent supplier of equestrian products worldwide. Baucher Bits & Eggbutts 10 Zilco’s staff include specialists from a variety Ring Snaffle Bits 12 of equestrian disciplines. This knowledge and experience, coupled with constant market Ring Bits & Bradoons 15 research, is the driving force for our in-house Weymouth Bits 17 design team. Kimblewicks & Pelhams 18 Zilco have always been innovators, using modern materials with the latest ideas - all of which are Full Cheek Bits 20 tested extensively before a product is released. Racing Bits 23 Zilco is committed to quality and customer service, whether for our own designed products or those Harness Racing Bits 26 select quality product from other manufacturers we represent. Overcheck Bits 29 Zilco International Pty Ltd - Sydney Australia Anti-Rearing Bits 32 Zilco NZ Ltd - Christchurch New Zealand Zilco Europe Ltd - Oxfordshire United Kingdom Bit Accessories 33 EVERYTHING YOU NEED, IN ONE PLACE! Visit us online at www.zilco.net www.zilco.net 3 DRIVING BITS Liverpool Liverpool Straight Straight Mouth Mouth (White) Reversible straight Unique shape & material mouthpiece (ribbed creates a softer mouthpiece 1 side). Sliding to encourage relaxation. cheeks and single Leather curb strap included. link curb chain. Mouth Mouth Cheek No. Mouth Mouth Cheek No. REVERSIBLE Size Thick Length Slots Size Thick Length Slots 11.5cm 18mm 165mm 2 121294 11.5cm 13mm 120mm 1 121254 12.5cm 18mm 190mm 3 121296 12.5cm 13mm 120mm 1 121256 14cm 18mm 190mm 3 121298 14cm 13mm 120mm 1 121258 15cm 18mm 192mm 3 121300 Liverpool Arched Mouth (Sliding) Liverpool Arched shape offers more Straight Mouth tongue room. Ribbed 1 side Reversible straight (reversible). Single link mouthpiece (ribbed chain. The sliding cheek 1 side). Sliding offers more gag action & cheeks and single poll pressure. link curb chain. Mouth Mouth Cheek No. Mouth Mouth Cheek No. Size Thick Length Slots Size Thick Length Slots REVERSIBLE 11.5cm 13mm 165mm 2 121244 REVERSIBLE 11.5cm 13mm 140mm 2 121314 12.5cm 13mm 190mm 3 121246 12.5cm 13mm 165mm 2 121316 14cm 13mm 190mm 3 121248 14cm 13mm 205mm 3 121318 15cm 13mm 190mm 3 121250 Liverpool Liverpool Arched Mullen Mouth Mouth (Fixed) Forward curving Arched shape mouthpiece in offers more tongue traditional mullen room. Ribbed 1 side style. Sliding (reversible). Single link cheeks and single chain. link curb chain Mouth Mouth Cheek No. Mouth Mouth Cheek No. Size Thick Length Slots REVERSIBLE Size Thick Length Slots 12.5cm 14mm 165mm 2 121236 11.5cm 15mm 140mm 2 121304 14cm 14mm 165mm 2 121238 12.5cm 15mm 165mm 2 121306 15cm 14mm 165mm 2 121240 14cm 15mm 205mm 3 121308 4 www.zilco.net DRIVING BITS Liverpool Cherry Liverpool Roller/Jaw Bar Cherry Roller The rollers encourage Designed for use with play while the port multiples. The fixed cheek prevents the horse from prevents pinching of the lips. getting its tongue over The high shank offers extra the bit. Fixed cheek leverage and poll pressure, prevent the lips from and the bottom bar prevents being pinched. Single reins from becoming tangled. COPPER COPPER link curb chain. Single link curb chain. ROLLERS ROLLERS Mouth Mouth Cheek No. Mouth Mouth Cheek No. Size Thick Length Slots Size Thick Length Slots 14cm 21mm 165mm 2 121278 14cm 21mm 240mm 3 121268 15cm 21mm 165mm 2 121280 Military Bit The set-back cheeks of this Half Liverpool elbow ported bit prevent the horse Curved Mouth from grabbing the Anatomically curved bit and prevents mouthpiece to relieve pinching of the pressure on the tongue. cheeks. Single link Leather curb strap. curb chain. Mouth Mouth Cheek No. Mouth Mouth Cheek No. Size Thick Length Slots Size Thick Length Slots 11.5cm 12mm 140mm 2 121344 12.5cm 16mm 180mm 2 121226 12.5cm 12mm 140mm 2 121346 14cm 16mm 180mm 2 121228 14cm 12mm 140mm 2 121348 15cm 16mm 180mm 2 121230 www.zilco.net 5 DRIVING BITS Butterfly White Mouth Butterfly The unique shape White Mouth and material provide The unique shape and a softer mouthpiece material provide a softer which encourages mouthpiece which relaxation. Two loops encourages relaxation. for rein adjustment. Two loops for rein Leather curb strap & adjustment. Single link large rings curb chain & small rings. Mouth Mouth Cheek LARGE Mouth Mouth Cheek RINGS Size Thick Length Size Thick Length SMALL RINGS 11.5cm 17mm 135mm 121424 11.5cm 19mm 120mm 121205 12.5cm 17mm 135mm 121426 12.5cm 19mm 120mm 121206 14cm 17mm 135mm 121428 14cm 19mm 120mm 121207 Butterfly Butterfly Cherry Roller Arched Mouth Copper rollers Similar action to encourage play. mullen mouth but with The port prevents an upwards curve to the horse from allow more tongue getting its tongue room. Smooth mouth over the bit. Single piece and leather link curb chain. COPPER curb strap. ROLLERS Mouth Mouth Cheek Mouth Mouth Cheek Size Thick Length Size Thick Length 12.5cm 21mm 150mm 121406 12.5cm 15mm 135mm 121416 14cm 21mm 150mm 121408 14cm 15mm 135mm 121418 15cm 21mm 150mm 121410 15cm 15mm 135mm 121420 Mini Butterfly Arched Mouth The same design as the Arched Mouth Butterfly bit (left), but with much finer dimensions to suit small ponies. Leather Curb Strap Leather curb strap Brown leather to match the Zilco Mouth Mouth Cheek range of driving bits, but may also Size Thick Length be used with most curb action bits. 9cm 10mm 80mm 121441 Pony 134484 10cm 10mm 80mm 121443 Cob 134486 11.5cm 10mm 80mm 121445 Full Size 134488 6 www.zilco.net www.zilco.net 7 HACKAMORES Stainless Steel with PVC Nose Hackamore Padded contoured design with PVC waffle lining to create a gentle action Chrome Plated Steel Cheek Hackamore hackamore that works on the pressure points of the face, nose & chin. Chrome plated steel cheeks. The fleece lined leather noseband Used by western, endurance & show jumping riders. Can also be helpful will adjust to fit most horses. A gentle action hackamore. to start young horses or horses with dental/mouth issues. 124310 124315 “S” Hackamore Stainless Steel Flower Hackamore The “S” shaped cheek reduces the severity of this hack- amore as compared with the standard model. The cheek The unique cheek design allows for multiple shape also allows easier drinking and eating when bridled. adjustment to increase or decrease poll pressure. 124350 124380 8 www.zilco.net GAG BITS GOLD GOLD NEW FINISH NEW FINISH Precision Gold Jointed Bit Precision Gold Jointed Bit Offers a mild gag action, while the curved mouthpiece and ring Offers a mild gag action, while the curved mouthpiece and ring design gives design gives clear turning aids. The top rings are angled in order to clear turning aids. The top rings are angled in order to avoid excessive cheek avoid excessive cheek pressure. Features a gold finish mouthpiece, pressure. Has a centre lozenge that sits flat on the tongue with rein pressure which encourages acceptance. and features a gold finish mouthpiece, which encourages acceptance. Mouth Mouth Ring Mouth Mouth Ring Size Thick Size Size Thick Size 12.5cm 15mm 80mm 123706 12.5cm 10mm 80mm 123716 14cm 15mm 80mm 123708 14cm 10mm 80mm 123718 Mouth Mouth Ring Eggbutt Gag Bit Size Thick Size Excellent for horses that pull. Used with gag straps. 12.5cm 15mm 75mm 123166 COPPER Pessoa Type LOZENGE Gag Bit Pessoa Type Similar action to the Gag Bit Mouth Mouth Ring Pessoa but the double For show jumping Size Thick Size joint prevents the harsh Mouth Mouth Cheek & eventing. 3 ring “nutcracker” action. Size Thick Length choices for compet- 12.5cm 21mm 185mm 123556 Lozenge is copper ing or training. 14cm 21mm 185mm 123558 coated stainless steel. 12.5cm 13mm 188mm 123156 www.zilco.net 9 BAUCHER BITS & EGGBUTTS Mouth Mouth Ring French Mouth Mouth Mouth Ring Size Thick Size Baucher Size Thick Size Jointed Baucher 11.5cm 12mm 40mm 122104 The plate lies flat on the 11.5cm 12mm 40mm 122114 A fixed cheek snaffle, 12.5cm 12mm 40mm 122106 tongue and stops the “nut- 12.5cm 12mm 40mm 122116 popular for dressage cracker” action of a snaffle.