This bit features a curved design to minimize the "nutcracker" effect, reducing pressure on the tongue and bars of the mouth while avoiding contact with the roof of the horse's mouth. Its design facilitates effective communication between horse and rider, encouraging relaxation and salivation. The Dee ring offers a balanced compromise between an eggbutt and a full cheek snaffle, preventing pinching at the mouth's corners and eliminating the risks associated with the arms of a full cheek snaffle. Constructed from hand-polished stainless steel, the 5" Dee ring ensures durability and a refined appearance.