FULL CHEEK BITS

One purpose of the Full Cheek is to prevent the bit from sliding through the mouth. They also help lateral action by pressing against the horse's cheek.
Full Cheek bits are a fixed cheek bit. This may be useful for horses that are unsure of the bit because it doesn’t move around too much in the mouth. Full Cheek bits are very useful for breaking in, or the bringing on of young horses, as it helps with turning. When teaching the horse to turn the full cheek bit does not slide through the mouth as other, smaller style cheek snaffles would.
The Full Cheek also encourages the horse to stretch into the contact. The bit is particularly useful for horses that nap or suddenly makes a dash for the gate or for the nosey horses who spends half their time looking at what they are missing in the paddock.
Because a fixed bit snaffle mouth would be less suitable if your horse is prone to leaning or taking hold of the bit we offer a Full Cheek Waterford mouth instead of the snaffle mouth that deals with this problem while allowing the benefits of the Full Cheek.
The Full Cheek bit can be used with or without fulmer loops/keepers. Many riders say that they use the keepers to keep the bit in the correct place, and because they add poll pressure. If you don’t need additional poll pressure then, it probably wouldn’t be useful to use the keepers.

SD-122
Full Cheek Waterford Snaffle Bit

This bit has a chain type mouthpiece which has 18mm 'ball shaped links’ linked together. The mouth is floppy and completely movable in all directions. The Waterford mouthpiece has proved one of the most popular bits for bitting problems such as leaning, taking hold of the bit, setting the jaw ect. When the horse tries to lean or take hold of the bit, the waterford mouthpiece collapses, thus the horse has nothing rigid to bite. It encourages the horse to work their quarters and carry themselves rather than using the bit as a "bike handle" to lean on. This bit has several joints and distributes the pressure of the mouthpiece over both the tongue and bars. This bit may look severe, but is quite a mild bit and due to the mobility of the mouthpiece it generally suits any breed of horse and mouth confirmation. The Waterford mouth should be worn ¼” - ½” longer than any other mouthpiece as the mouthpiece needs to curl slightly around the lips to enable the bit to work to its full potential (except the Waterford Pelham – as the mouthpiece is worn the normal length).
Mouth is 15mm at cheek joint

Sizes: 6 3/4" and 7"

$32.95

DH-101

FULL CHEEK SNAFFLE BIT
Eggbutt mouths- will not pinch corners of mouth. Great for Riding Drafts that have a problem with the bit "pulling" through their mouths. Does not offer much in stopping power. If stopping is a problem try a bit with a curb chain and port such as the Kimberwick low port. 8" Cheek piece, 2 1/2" ring Sizes: 5 1/2", 6", 6 1/2", or 7"
$27.95

DH-189
FULL CHEEK SLOW TWIST SNAFFLE BIT
This stainless steel Full Cheek Slow Twist Snaffle is a bit that applies pressure on the cheek to aid in steering. The Slow Twist mouth helps keep the horses attention. 8" Cheek piece with a centered 2 1/2" ring Sizes: 6", 6 1/2, 7"
$29.95

SD-123
FULL CHEEK FRENCH LINK SNAFFLE BIT
This stainless steel Full Cheek French Link Snaffle is a very kind bit that applies pressure on the cheek to aid in steering. The French link uses tongue pressure to encourage the horse to go on the bit. 8" Cheek piece, 2 1/2" ring Sizes: 5 1/2", 6", 6 1/2", 7"
$31.95

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