Full Cheek and Hanging Cheek Horse Bits
Full Cheek Waterford Bit
Full Cheek Waterford Bit this full cheek bit has a chain type mouthpiece which has ball shaped links linked together, the bit is floppy and mobile in everyway, it is completely movable in all directions. The Waterford mouthpiece has proved one of the most popular bits for bitting problems such as leaning, taking hold of the bit, setting the jaw etc, when the horse tries to lean or take hold of the...
Shires Full Cheek Snaffle with Copper Peanut 6328
Shires Full Cheek Snaffle with Copper Peanut is a great bit for schooling. The peanut copper link in this bit provides a warm metal for the horses mouth and also helps to encourage salivation. Mouthpiece thickness: 13mm. Cheek height: 165mm.
Shires Sweet Iron Full Cheek Snaffle with Lozenge Bit 5302
Shires Sweet Iron Full Cheek Snaffle with Lozenge Bit
The sweet iron and copper link aid salivation and acceptance. The full cheeks assist with steering, making this a great bit for young horses.
Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm. Cheek height: 160mm.
Sweet iron mouthpieces are designed to oxidize to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing.
The addition of copper to the mouth ensures...
Full Cheek French Bit
Full Cheek French Bit this is an eggbutt sided, full ball cheek snaffle, with a double jointed mouthpiece connected by a flat plate, that removes the nutcracker action of a single joint. The eggbutt sides give a cushioned effect to the sides of the mouth prevent pinching or chaffing; while the full cheeks ensure that the mouthpiece remains central in the mouth and cannot be pulled through. They also...
Full Cheek Eggbutt Bit
Full Cheek Eggbutt Bit an eggbutt sided ball, full cheek plain snaffle, which differs only in its action from a Fulmer in so that the D ring gives a more direct action and eliminates some of the play of the mouth. Acts on the corners of the mouth, which are cushioned by the eggbutt sides; the tongue with a single joint nutcracker action, and the bars, with pressure on the outside of the face for guidance.
Fulmer Snaffle Bit
Fulmer Snaffle Bit a full cheek, eggbutt side plain snaffle with loose wire rings. This bit is excellent for schooling and has a nice thickness of mouth. The long cheeks prevent the bit being pulled through the mouth and the eggbutt sides protect the corners of the mouth, while the loose rings give more play to the mouth and encourages the horse to mouth and therefore keep a moist mouth that is responsive....
Full Cheek Breaking Bit
Full Cheek Breaking Bit the mouthing bit with players is the traditional breaking in bit, normally a rubber type bit is introduced first and then a mouthing bit would be replaced, the jointed mouthing bit has 2 joints, which means the pressure of the bit is distributed over both the tongue and bars of the mouth. Because the mouthpiece has two joints, it shouldn't cause any interference with the roof...
Full Cheek Copper Roller Bit
Full Cheek Copper Roller Bit the rollers may help if your horse tends to lean on the bit and or set their jaw, as the rollers are movable so they are not easy to get a grip of. They also encourage mouthing as it gives them something to play with. The full cheek sides aid with steering and control.
Fulmer French Link Snaffle Bit
Fulmer French Link Snaffle Bit a full cheek, eggbutt side plain snaffle with loose rings. This bit is excellent for schooling and has a nice thickness of mouth. The long cheeks prevent the bit being pulled through the mouth and the eggbutt sides protect the corners of the mouth, while the loose rings give more play to the mouth and encourages the horse to mouth and therefore keep a moist mouth that...
Hanging Cheek Eggbutt Bit
Hanging Cheek Eggbutt Bit uses pressure on the poll as the cheek piece has an extra ring above the snaffle ring where the bridle cheek pieces are attached to. This poll pressure encourages the horse to lower the head and come on to the bit especially useful for horses that have a high head carriage. The single joint puts pressure on the sides of the tongue, on the lips and on the bars due to the nutcracker....
Hanging Cheek Mullen Bit
Hanging Cheek Mullen Bit this hanging cheek mullen mouth snaffle is also sometimes known as a half cheek or filet baucher snaffle bit. The cheek of a hanging cheek bit is similar to the top section of a pelham, and exerts a little poll pressure which can help reluctant horses to break at the poll and flex more readily. The mullen mouth filet baucher has a curved mouthpiece with no nutcracker action,...
Hanging Cheek French Bit
Hanging Cheek French Bit uses pressure on the poll as the cheek piece has an extra ring above the snaffle ring where the bridle cheek pieces are attached to.This poll pressure encourages the horse to lower the head and come on to the bit especially useful for horses that have a high head carriage. The French link has proved one of the most popular mouthpieces; it has 2 joints, which means the pressure...
Hanging Cheek Waterford Bit
Hanging Cheek Waterford Bit the Filet Baucher is also known as the Hanging Cheek, it uses pressure on the poll as the cheek piece has an extra ring above the snaffle ring where the bridle cheek pieces are attached to, this poll pressure encourages the horse to lower the head and come on to the bit especially useful for horses that have a high head carriage. This bit has a chain type mouthpiece which...
Full Cheek Dorado Waterford Bit
Full Cheek Dorado Waterford Bit the full cheek waterford in a copper alloy to encourage salivation can be a comfortable bit for a horse as long as the rider has sympathetic hands. This full cheek bit has a chain type mouthpiece which has ball shaped links linked together, the bit is floppy and mobile in everyway, it is completely movable in all directions.The Waterford mouthpiece has proved one of...
Full Cheek and Hanging Cheek Horse Bits
Full Cheek horse bits can greatly assist with steering issues both in jointed and lozenge versions. Hanging cheek bits exert slightly more poll pressure lowering the head. Take a look at Townfields Saddlers range here ...