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This is particularly important when two bits are being carried simultaneously and for horses with very limited space within the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of Seek is a carefully designed barrel joint that creates a quiet, stable connection while allowing the mouthpiece to follow the individual sides of the tongue. The broader, smooth profile of the mouthpiece is designed to create a generous tongue-bearing surface, distributing the rider’s contact across a greater area rather than concentrating pressure into smaller points. Combined with its incredibly low weight and refined proportions, Seek is designed to create a quieter, less intrusive presence within the mouth and encourage the horse to confidently come forward and seek the contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loose ring cheeks allow subtle movement and refined communication while keeping the overall construction exceptionally minimal. Seek was developed particularly with the ultra-sensitive horse in mind — including horses with small mouths, limited intraoral space, previous oral or jaw sensitivity, or those that have struggled to accept conventional bradoon and Weymouth combinations. For some horses, the problem with the double is not that they need a different or stronger mouthpiece; there is simply too much equipment within the available anatomical space. Helix takes a different approach: the horse should not have to make room for the double; the double should be designed to make room for the horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAY PARTICULARLY SUIT HORSES THAT:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Have an ultra-sensitive mouth and react strongly to conventional mouthpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Have a small mouth or very limited space available for two bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Struggle to comfortably accommodate a conventional double bridle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Have previously failed to accept other bradoon and Weymouth combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Are particularly sensitive to the weight or bulk of conventional bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Benefit from an exceptionally lightweight and refined mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Are sensitive to concentrated tongue pressure and benefit from a broader tongue-bearing surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Are reluctant to take the contact forward or tend to withdraw behind the bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Need a quiet, stable barrel centre while retaining the subtle movement of a loose ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Have a history of oral or jaw sensitivity where a low-bulk, carefully considered set-up is appropriate following professional assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Require the absolute minimum of unnecessary material within the mouth when wearing a double bridle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESIGN FEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Part of the specialist Aster Helix collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Entire bit constructed from titanium, including mouthpiece and loose rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Exceptionally lightweight and refined construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designed specifically to minimise weight and bulk within the double bridle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Gentle barrel centre for a quiet, stable connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Broad, smooth tongue-bearing surface designed to avoid unnecessarily concentrated pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Refined mouthpiece proportions for horses with limited intraoral space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Loose ring cheeks for subtle movement and responsive communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Developed specifically for ultra-sensitive mouths and horses that struggle to accommodate conventional doubles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designed to pair with the Aster Helix Full Titanium Weymouth. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aster","offers":[{"title":"110mm","offer_id":56795931083092,"sku":"S-AT-110-LRB","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120mm","offer_id":56795931115860,"sku":"S-AT-120-LRB","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"130mm","offer_id":56795931148628,"sku":"S-AT-130-LRB","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm","offer_id":56795931181396,"sku":"S-AT-140-LRB","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150mm","offer_id":56795931214164,"sku":"S-AT-150-LRB","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3453\/9348\/files\/17.png?v=1786688375"},{"product_id":"aster-seek-all-titanium-fixed-ring-bradoon","title":"Aster Seek All Titanium Fixed ring Bradoon","description":"\u003cp\u003eAster Seek Full Titanium Barrel Bradoon Fixed Ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-lightweight, stable communication for the most sensitive mouths. Part of the Aster Helix collection, the Seek Full Titanium Barrel Bradoon has been developed specifically for horses that struggle to comfortably accommodate a conventional double bridle. Every element has been designed around reducing unnecessary weight, bulk and concentrated pressure within the mouth. Unlike bradoons where only the mouthpiece is titanium, Seek is constructed entirely from titanium, including the fixed rings, creating an exceptionally lightweight and delicate bit. This is particularly important when two bits are being carried simultaneously and for horses with very limited space within the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of Seek is a carefully designed barrel joint that creates a quiet, stable connection while allowing the mouthpiece to follow the individual sides of the tongue. The broader, smooth profile of the mouthpiece is designed to create a generous tongue-bearing surface, distributing the rider’s contact across a greater area rather than concentrating pressure into smaller points. Combined with its incredibly low weight and refined proportions, Seek is designed to create a quieter, less intrusive presence within the mouth and encourage the horse to confidently come forward and seek the contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixed ring cheeks provide additional stability, keeping the mouthpiece quieter and more consistent within the mouth than the loose ring version. This makes the Fixed Ring Seek particularly suited to sensitive horses that can become unsettled by excessive movement or that benefit from a more stable and predictable connection with the rider’s hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeek was developed particularly with the ultra-sensitive horse in mind — including horses with small mouths, limited intraoral space, previous oral or jaw sensitivity, or those that have struggled to accept conventional bradoon and Weymouth combinations. For some horses, the problem with the double is not that they need a different or stronger mouthpiece; there is simply too much equipment within the available anatomical space. Helix takes a different approach: the horse should not have to make room for the double; the double should be designed to make room for the horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAY PARTICULARLY SUIT HORSES THAT:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Have an ultra-sensitive mouth and react strongly to conventional mouthpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Have a small mouth or very limited space available for two bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Struggle to comfortably accommodate a conventional double bridle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Have previously failed to accept other bradoon and Weymouth combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Are particularly sensitive to the weight or bulk of conventional bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Benefit from an exceptionally lightweight and refined mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Are sensitive to concentrated tongue pressure and benefit from a broader tongue-bearing surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Prefer a stable, consistent mouthpiece with minimal unnecessary movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Become unsettled, busy or uncertain with loose ring bradoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Are reluctant to take the contact forward or tend to withdraw behind the bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Need a quiet barrel centre combined with the additional stability of a fixed ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Have a history of oral or jaw sensitivity where a low-bulk, carefully considered set-up is appropriate following professional assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Require the absolute minimum of unnecessary material within the mouth when wearing a double bridle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESIGN FEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Part of the specialist Aster Helix collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Entire bit constructed from titanium, including mouthpiece and fixed rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Exceptionally lightweight and refined construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designed specifically to minimise weight and bulk within the double bridle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Gentle barrel centre for a quiet, stable connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Broad, smooth tongue-bearing surface designed to avoid unnecessarily concentrated pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Refined mouthpiece proportions for horses with limited intraoral space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Fixed ring cheeks for increased stability and a more consistent mouthpiece position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Reduced cheek movement compared with the Loose Ring Seek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designed to pair with the Aster Helix Full Titanium Weymouth. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aster","offers":[{"title":"110mm","offer_id":56795931246932,"sku":"S-AT-110-FRB","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120mm","offer_id":56795931279700,"sku":"S-AT-120-FRB","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"130mm","offer_id":56795931312468,"sku":"S-AT-130-FRB","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm","offer_id":56795931345236,"sku":"S-AT-140-FRB","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150mm","offer_id":56795931378004,"sku":"S-AT-150-FRB","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3453\/9348\/files\/23_a3c0ccba-ad09-44a3-96f8-1d3e1b0dcb97.png?v=1786688136"},{"product_id":"aster-settle-all-titanium-weymouth-short-shank","title":"Aster Settle All Titanium Weymouth Short shank","description":"\u003cp\u003eAster Settle Full Titanium Weymouth Short Shank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-lightweight, refined curb communication for sensitive mouths. Part of the Aster Helix collection, the Settle Full Titanium Weymouth has been developed specifically for horses that struggle with the weight, bulk or intensity of a conventional double bridle. Every element has been designed around reducing unnecessary material within the mouth while creating a softer, more considered interaction between the tongue, bars and curb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettle features a gently curved mouthpiece with a low, relatively narrow port, designed to work predominantly over the tongue while providing greater clearance around the bars. This can be particularly valuable for sensitive horses that react strongly to concentrated bar pressure by over-flexing, withdrawing from the contact, becoming tense through the jaw or reacting disproportionately to relatively small curb aids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed entirely from titanium, including the mouthpiece and cheeks, Settle is exceptionally lightweight and refined. This reduction in weight and bulk is particularly important within a double bridle, where the horse must accommodate both a bradoon and Weymouth simultaneously. The Short Shank provides a refined curb action, allowing the rider to communicate through small, considered aids while retaining the elegant proportions of the Helix design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettle is designed for the horse to remain soft, forward and receptive to the rider rather than feeling the need to react away from the curb. The aim is not to make the horse less responsive, but to create an environment in which subtle aids can remain subtle — allowing the horse to respond rather than overreact. Settle was developed particularly with the ultra-sensitive horse in mind, including horses with small mouths, limited intraoral space, previous oral or jaw sensitivity, and those that have struggled to comfortably accept conventional double bridle combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with the Helix Bradoon range, the result is an exceptionally lightweight double designed around the anatomy and sensitivity of the individual horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAY PARTICULARLY SUIT HORSES THAT:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Have an ultra-sensitive mouth and react strongly to conventional Weymouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Have a small mouth or limited space available for two bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Struggle to comfortably accommodate the weight or bulk of a conventional double bridle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Are particularly sensitive to concentrated pressure over the bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Tend to over-flex, shorten the neck or retreat behind the contact when the curb is introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Become tense, apprehensive or defensive in a conventional double.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Overreact to relatively small curb aids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Need encouragement to remain forward and work into the bridle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Benefit from a more tongue-led Weymouth profile with greater consideration around the bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Have previously struggled to settle into a consistent double-bridle contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Have a history of oral or jaw sensitivity where a low-bulk, carefully considered set-up is appropriate following professional assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Benefit from an exceptionally lightweight Weymouth alongside an equally refined bradoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESIGN FEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Part of the specialist Aster Helix collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Entire bit constructed from titanium, including mouthpiece and cheeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Exceptionally lightweight and refined construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Short Shank for refined curb communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Gently curved anatomical mouthpiece profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Low, relatively narrow port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designed to create a predominantly tongue-led interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Profile designed to provide greater clearance around the bars and avoid unnecessarily focal bar pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Refined proportions designed to minimise bulk within the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Developed specifically for ultra-sensitive horses and those that struggle to accommodate conventional doubles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designed to pair with the Aster Helix Full Titanium Bradoon. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aster","offers":[{"title":"105mm","offer_id":56795931803988,"sku":"SET-AT-105-W55","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"115mm","offer_id":56795931836756,"sku":"SET-AT-115-W55","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125mm","offer_id":56795931869524,"sku":"SET-AT-125-W55","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"135mm","offer_id":56795931902292,"sku":"SET-AT-135-W55","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"145mm","offer_id":56795931935060,"sku":"SET-AT-145-W55","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3453\/9348\/files\/53.png?v=1786687802"},{"product_id":"aster-settle-all-titanium-weymouth-long-shank","title":"Aster Settle All Titanium Weymouth Long shank","description":"\u003cp\u003eAster Settle Full Titanium Weymouth Long Shank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-lightweight, refined curb communication for sensitive mouths. Part of the Aster Helix collection, the Settle Full Titanium Weymouth has been developed specifically for horses that struggle with the weight, bulk or intensity of a conventional double bridle. Every element has been designed around reducing unnecessary material within the mouth while creating a softer, more considered interaction between the tongue, bars and curb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than creating an unnecessarily focal bearing point over the bars, the profile is designed to create a broader, more progressive interface through the tongue. This can be particularly valuable for sensitive horses that react strongly to concentrated bar pressure by over-flexing, withdrawing from the contact, becoming tense through the jaw or reacting disproportionately to relatively small curb aids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed entirely from titanium, including the mouthpiece and cheeks, Settle is exceptionally lightweight and refined. This reduction in weight and bulk is particularly important within a double bridle, where the horse must accommodate both a bradoon and Weymouth simultaneously. The 75mm Long Shank provides increased leverage compared with the Short Shank version, allowing the rider to achieve a more influential curb action through small, considered aids while retaining the lightweight and refined character of the Helix design. This makes the Long Shank particularly useful for horses that require greater refinement or influence from the curb but remain sensitive to excessive weight, bulk or concentrated mouthpiece pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettle is designed for the horse to remain soft, forward and receptive to the rider rather than feeling the need to react away from the curb. The aim is not to make the horse less responsive, but to create an environment in which subtle aids can remain subtle — allowing the horse to respond rather than overreact. Settle was developed particularly with the ultra-sensitive horse in mind, including horses with small mouths, limited intraoral space, previous oral or jaw sensitivity, and those that have struggled to comfortably accept conventional double bridle combinations. 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