The Baucher Thick Mouth Snaffle bit from Windgate Saddlery. Baucher bits have an eggbutt-like bit ring at the mouthpiece for the rein. There is an upper cheek that has a ring at its end, to which the cheek pieces of the bridle are attached. The mouthpiece does not slide on its ring but is quite fixed in the mouth and concentrates pressure on the bars & poll. This bit lies flat against the horse's face. This can be thought of as a "poll pressure snaffle." Because the cheek piece is attached to a different ring than the rein, pressure on the rein puts slightly increased pressure on the poll (through a rocking action of the bit in the mouth), encouraging the horse to lower the head slightly.

This bit is extremely useful in horses who need to be worked low and deep in order to develop muscle tone or with horses who tend to carry their heads a bit high. The effect is not dramatic-this bit gives a gentle suggestion, but does not demand. Made of stainless steel and comes in 5" only.

* Mouthpiece measure 20mm thick
* Rings measure 2 1/4"

Good to Know: The most popular material for bits is Stainless Steel. It is strong, easy to clean and doesn't rust. It is considered to be a neutral metal that does not encourage or discourage salivation.

Note: Due to health reasons, recent epidemics and for the safety of your horse, bits are non-returnable. Please double check and make sure you are ordering the correct bit upon checkout. Thank you for your understanding.