This Cyprium Eggbutt French Link snaffle is gentle on the lips, preventing any “pinch” while offering a warmer feel and more stimulating “taste” for your horse. Cyprium is an alloy consisting of 90% copper combined with 10% stainless steel. This material is softer than Aurigan and is more stain resistant too. Cyprium helps to encourage salivation and bit acceptance with horses. The French Link center creates mild tongue pressure with a double break that many horses react positively to. French Link bits are often used on young horses and combined with the Eggbutt cheeks are a favorite of top riders like William Fox-Pitt! * 12mm diameter mouth