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SmoothShape Baucher Snaffle (Demo Condition)

Sale price$65.90 CAD Regular price$79.90 CAD

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Please note that these bits are in good demo condition with minor signs of wear and no returns or exchanges apply.

SmoothShape bits are our take on the Waterford mouthpiece. SmoothShape bits are made of stainless steel bits that have been sanded down and polished for horses comfort. 

The classic Waterford is a bit that’s often used for correcting horse’s that lock their jaws or lean on the bit. The design typically include sharp or protruding links that make leaning uncomfortable for the horse.

Our take on the Waterford mouthpiece is that it need not be sharp or uncomfortable for the horse. The multiple links ensure that the bit is highly mobile and there is not much to “hang on to”.

We recommend this mouthpieces for horses that are heavy and unresponsive and need a highly mobile bit to achieve acceptance.

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 bits.

Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm

Total Cheekpiece Height: 90mm

Cheekpiece Height Top to Mouthpiece: 50mm

This product is final sale, no returns or exchanges apply.

SmoothShape Baucher Snaffle
SmoothShape Baucher Snaffle (Demo Condition) Sale price$65.90 CAD Regular 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.

Smoothshape Mouthpiece

Smoothshape is the medium-thick option in our Waterford line. A mouthpiece with smooth edges, minimal pressure points and five links, this design is optimised for mobility and acceptance. This mouthpiece is particularly suitable for horses that can be strong and dull with the aids.

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

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