The Neue Schule Verbindend 16mm Hunter D Ring Bit combines a fixed D ring cheekpiece with a clever mouthpiece offering superior directional control of your horse. This bit is ideal for speed work or support in lateral movements. While a fixed cheekpiece can sometimes dull the signal from rider to horse, creating a heavier carriage, the verbindend mouthpiece is exceptional at offsetting this and promoting lift through the shoulders. This can ultimately help your horse in developing self carriage. The shape of this mouthpiece is also great at keeping tongue evaders from displacing over the bit.