Eggbutt bits, D-shaped bits, and eggbutt bits are ideal for horses that benefit from calmness, stability, and a smooth fit . At Ruitersport Maddelin, you'll find a comprehensive collection that perfectly combines comfort and control—ideal for dressage, jumping, young horses, and sensitive mouths.

Busbit (Bustrens) – Fixed rings for stable contact

A snaffle bit has fixed side pieces that prevent the bit from being pulled through the mouth. This ensures a steady, consistent position without unwanted movement.
This bit is ideal for horses that:

• Getting anxious about loose rings,
• Need extra stability,
• Or have sensitive corners of the mouth and would benefit from a bit that doesn't pinch.

Available in:

• Single and double jointed versions,
• Anatomical mouthpieces,
• Sweet iron, aurigan, plastic or stainless steel variants.

The eggbutt bit is often used for dressage, jumping and training horses that require comfort and clarity in the contact.

D-bit – Lateral support and a quiet mouth

The D-bit is recognizable by its characteristic D-shaped side plates. This design provides extra direction and lateral support , making the bit ideal for horses that:

• Falling easily over the outside shoulder,
• Need more support with turns,
• Or benefit from a bit that is quieter.

Thanks to its firm sides, this bit doesn't pinch and remains very stable in the mouth. The D-bit is popular in show jumping , but also for young horses that still need to find balance in turns and transitions.

Eggbutt Bit – Mouth-friendly with gentle, even pressure

The Eggbutt bit is the most mouth-friendly variant within the fixed ring bits.
The oval-shaped hinges ensure the bit doesn't pinch , even with sensitive mouths or dry lips. It offers gentle, even pressure distribution , making it ideal for horses that:

• Have irritated corners of the mouth quickly,
• Need extra comfort,
• Or benefit from a calmer contact with the hand.

This bit is popular with recreational riders, dressage riders and young people looking for a friendly and reliable bit .

Mouth-friendly materials and precise finishing

Our Bush, D, and Eggbutt bits are made from hypoallergenic, safe materials such as stainless steel, titanium, sweet iron, plastic, and high-quality alloys that stimulate salivation. The fixed rings make each bit stable and quiet , allowing horses to relax more easily in the jaw and neck. The mouthpieces are available in various thicknesses, breaking angles, and anatomical shapes.

Versatile in any discipline

These bits fit perfectly in:

• Dressage,
• Jump,
• Eventing,
• Training of young horses,
• Rehabilitation or recovery after oral sensitivity.

Due to their stable position, Bus, D and Eggbutt bits are often used to create a calm and correct contact .

Customised advice and adjustment

Each horse has its own mouth shape, sensitivity and way of moving.
Our team is happy to help you choose between bus, D or eggbutt — with attention to:

• The correct ring shape,
• The best refraction,
• The ideal material,
• The appropriate thickness,
• And the correct size.

This way you will find a bit that not only fits technically, but also really gives your horse comfort and clarity .