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CalmRide Baucher Snaffle

Sale price$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

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CalmRide Baucher Snaffle
CalmRide Baucher Snaffle Sale price$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
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Customer Reviews

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Amie

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

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tina g.
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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Pam T.
Calmride snaffle

My very nervous rehabbing gelding responded immediately to this so I thought I would try it on my Lusitano stallion who sometimes thinks with the wrong body part. WOW, he tried so hard the first two times I used it to figure out a way to evade even a soft hand. The look in his eyes was hilarious but he quickly settled into acceptance and willingness. I do wish it was legal for showing dressage for both of them!

Thank you so much for sharing this! We’re thrilled to hear how well your gelding and Lusitano stallion responded to the CalmRide Snaffle, it’s always fascinating to see the different ways horses process new sensations, especially when they start out skeptical but then find clarity and softness. We completely understand the wish for show-legal options, we’re always listening and hoping the industry continues to evolve in that direction. Grateful you trusted us on this journey with your boys!

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Elaine R.
First Ride

Yesterday was the first ride with my new Baucher bit. It's a little different than my regular Baucher, but my mare seemed pretty comfortable with it. New bridle as well, things need a little tweaking and getting used to.

Thank you for the update! First rides with new gear always come with a bit of adjustment, but we’re glad to hear your mare seemed comfortable with the new Baucher bit. With a fresh bridle too, it sounds like you're well on your way, a little tweaking and settling in, and you'll both be in sync in no time. Wishing you many smooth and happy rides ahead!

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Sue S.W.
Dressage Baucher

This bit has worked well. My horse is responsive and accepting. I like it.

Thank you for sharing! We’re so glad to hear your horse is responding well and accepting the bit, that’s exactly what we aim for. Wishing you many more great rides together!