HANGING CHEEK SNAFFLE

The Hanging mouth jointed snaffle is also sometimes referred to as a half cheek snaffle of filet baucher 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. One of the ‘stronger’ dressage legal bits, the hanging cheek snaffle has jointed mouthpiece that acts like a nutcracker on the bars, and will often contact with the horses palate. An ideal bit to use in a dressage test for horses used to being ridden in a jointed pelham or jointed continental bit.

• Hanging cheek applies a little poll pressure when the rein aid is applied
• Jointed mouthpiece, nutcracker action on the bars and palate pressure in most cases
• Can be used in dressage competitions
• Bit strength: mild-moderate