SmoothRide Baucher Snaffle
SmoothRide bits are made of stainless steel bits that have been sanded down for horses comfort.
This bit features a curved mouthpiece as well as cleverly designed lozenge with a copper roller which continues along the anatomical shape of the bit. The curvature in this bit creates a mild tongue relief.
We find this to be a great starter bit and a less expensive alternative to other premium bits as it is versatile, generally well accepted and tends to take up less space in the horse’s mouth without being unnecessarily harsh than many other alternatives.
We find that horses that resist the flat links often seen in classic double jointed snaffles tend to like the smoothness of this bit.
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: 4.75" and above - 15mm ; up to 4.5" - 12mm
Total Cheekpiece Height: 90mm
Cheekpiece Height Top to Mouthpiece: 50mm
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How To Wear It
Smoothride Mouthpiece
Baucher Cheekpiece
Stainless Steel
Dressage Legal?
| USEF Dressage | EC Dressage | FEI Dressage | EC Eventing Dressage | USEA Dressage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |