CalmRide Baucher Snaffle

$79.90 CAD

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The Calmride mouthpiece is designed to provide comfort and tongue relief for horses with sensitive tongues or other oral issues.

This stainless steel bit features a curved mouthpiece with a barrel in the center. This design allows extra space for the horse's tongue, facilitates better gliding over the tongue as reins are engaged and preventing it from being pinched or pressed against the roof of the mouth.

The bit has medium flexibility in the barrel joint. The cannons of the bit move independently which allows for a clearer signal between the rider and the horse.

The copper rollers on the barrel encourage horse to chew, makes sliding the bit across the tongue more comfortable and promotes relaxation.

The baucher or sometimes called hanging cheekpiece creates the most stability of all cheekpieces and pulls the bit up away from the bars.

The hanging cheek stops the bit from being pulled through the horse’s mouth and is therefore a great alternative to full cheek or even eggbutt bits for younger horses.

This cheekpiece is often used on sensitive young horses or those who prefer bits with bar relief or a negative poll pressure.

Mouthpiece thickness: 10mm

Total Cheekpiece Height: 90mm

Cheekpiece Height Top to Mouthpiece: 50mm

(5.0)

Is this bit right for my horse?

Riders often choose this bit for:

Horses with a thick tongue: the barrel link removes the pinch of a single joint and makes tongue space
Low palates (slim 10mm profile)
Horses that feel dull to the tongue aids: the copper rollers on the barrel link give a snappier reaction
Head tossing linked to palate interference: the barrel sits low
Horses that chew or grab the bit with their teeth (metal, non-ported)

The Baucher holds the bit steady, lifts it off the bars and puts no pressure on the poll under contact. Often the pick for rooters and bar-sensitive horses.

Every horse is an individual. If you are not sure, take our two minute quiz or write to hello@agadors.com and we will help you decide.

CalmRide Baucher Snaffle

$79.90 CAD

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How To Wear It

Size information goes on the left (mounting side). Logo on the right, with the arrow on the “A” pointing up.

CalmRide Mouthpiece

The Calmride mouthpiece is designed to provide comfort and tongue relief for horses with sensitive tongues and small oral cavities. This bit features a curved mouthpiece with a medium flexibility barrel link in the center allowing for extra space for the horse's tongue and a lower palate while minimising any pinching classic double broken bits create. Two copper rollers facilitate better gliding over the tongue as reins are engaged and offer a more snap reaction, making it a great option for horses that can be at times sensitive, at times strong.

Baucher Cheekpiece

Bauchers or often called hanging cheek snaffles are bits with the most fixed position in the mouth. Contrary to popular belief baucher bits exert no leverage or pressure on the poll. In fact, pressure studies have shown baucher cheekpiece to relieve poll pressure by floating the bridle leathers that attach to the top ring upwards as reins are engaged. The stability of the bit helps with minimising unintended movement and therefore makes riders aids clearer for the horse to understand. Baucher bits are a great choice for less experienced riders and horses or those who prefer maximum stability in the cheekpiece. They often are preferred by nervous horses, horses with sensitive bars and horses that don't like the weight of the bit resting on their tongue.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is a highly durable, non-rusting metal that remains smooth and neutral in taste. It is one of the most common materials for bits due to its strength and longevity. Unlike sweet iron or German silver, it does not encourage salivation, but it provides a reliable and maintenance-free option. To care for stainless steel bits, rinse with water and dry after each use, polish occasionally to maintain shine, and disinfect with mild solutions when necessary.

Dressage Legal?

USEF Dressage	EC Dressage	FEI Dressage	EC Eventing Dressage	USEA Dressage
No	No	No	No	No

Beautiful bit.

My mare seems to really like this bit. Her head tossing is not as severe and seems to be lessening as she gets used to this new bit. Hoping the positive slide continues!

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're really pleased to hear your mare is responding so well to her new bit.

It's great to see the head tossing already improving, a sure sign she's becoming more comfortable and relaxed with it. We hope the positive progress continues for you both.

Wishing you and your mare many happy rides ahead!

Great bit for sensitive young horses

I bought this bit for my 4 year old mare and it’s working out great. She’s steady in her light connection with my hand. Unfortunately it hasn’t solved the problem of her sticking her tongue out, but that’s not the fault of the bit. I like it so much I tried it on my sensitive 5 year old gelding and will likely order another for him.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're really glad to hear the bit is working well for your 4-year-old mare and helping her find a steady, light connection. Every horse is a little different, so it's great to know you’ve also had a positive result with your sensitive 5-year-old gelding.

While tongue habits can be tricky and often unrelated to the bit itself, we’re always here if you’d like to chat through options or adjustments that might help. Thank you again for your trust in our products, we appreciate you!

Love the bit, love the service!

I am leary of online sales, and emailed the contact to ask questions. I received a quick response to my questions, and confirmed Agador 's is a Canadian company. Best yet, my horse fussed with all the bits I tried. It is hard to find anything beyond traditional 5" bits. Eddy loves his new bit and responds well. Very pleased with the selection of bits and sizes.

Thank you for such a kind review! We’re so glad our team could answer your questions quickly and help build confidence in your purchase. It’s wonderful to hear Eddy is happy in his new bit and that you found the right size and style with us. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again in the future!

My horse has been enjoying this bit. I like that it provides a more clear and direct feel from the contact in the reins.

Good bit to train framr

Love this bit. And company great service has helped my training issues significantly

We’re so glad to hear the bit has helped with your training and that you’re happy with our service! Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us to be part of your journey.

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