Bits Poponcini

Poponcini is an Italian bit specialist making classic stainless steel snaffles, eggbutts, D-rings and Pelhams in the Harmony and Simple lines. The brand sits in the value tier of Italian bit-making - well-finished stainless, good-quality mouthpiece geometry, no proprietary alloys - and suits riders who want a reliable bit without paying Sprenger or Trust prices.

We carry the Poponcini range across the Simple line of stainless snaffles (loose ring, eggbutt and D-ring patterns) and the Harmony Pelham line (baby and standard shanks). If you need a specific Poponcini bit not on the site, contact us and we can usually order it in.

Yes. Equijump Ltd. carries Poponcini bits with full manufacturer warranty cover.

Pattern depends on contact need: a snaffle (Simple, Eggbutt, D-Ring) is the right starting point for most horses; the Harmony Baby Pelham gives a touch more control with a shorter shank; the Harmony Pelham steps up further. Mouthpiece sizing follows the same rule as any bit - measure mouth width at the corners and pick a bit that sits with about 5mm clear on each side. Tell us your horse's mouth width and what you're working on and we'll shortlist appropriate Poponcini options.

Rinse the bit in warm water after every ride to clear saliva and feed. Dry before hanging up. Stainless steel doesn't need anything more - no polishing, no oil. Inspect the rings and joints regularly for wear and replace before they fail.

Italy. The Poponcini range we stock is Italian-made, in line with the brand's Italian metalwork heritage.