THE HANGING CHEEK SNAFFLE DEBATE – SOLVED

Text: Christie Wolhuter The Baucher or hanging cheek snaffle is a popular bit but has classically divided opinions on its action. Correctly fitted, the cheekpiece attaches to the small rings, and the reins attach to the larger rings. Action There has been a long-held belief that the hanging cheek snaffle, or Baucher bit, exerts poll pressure, and…

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ASKHQ: SMILE RINGS

Q: Is it true that you need to see two ‘smile rings’ in the corners of your horse’s mouth to know that the bit is hung at the correct height? A: When it comes to how high you should hang the bit, most trainers will tell you that when the bit is adjusted correctly there will…

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ASKHQ: TEST DRIVING A BIT

Q: Why is 'test driving' a bit such an important part of the process? A: When you have an idea of the horse's anatomy, you can start to test-ride a certain bit. The anatomy can only tell you what does or doesn't fit in the horse's mouth; it cannot tell you the horse's preferences nor the…

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