JP Korsteel Stainless Steel French Link Baucher – 4.5 inch
Korsteel French Link Baucher Bit isa perfect choice for horses who like a steadier bit contact or those who need something just a hair stronger than a regular snaffle. The Baucher bit has a large ring at the cheek and a smaller ring set above for attachment to the bridle. This longer cheeks allows a small amount of poll pressure to be applied when the bit is engaged. This bit can help to encourage your horse to lower his head and is useful with horses who have a higher headset. It is also a good bit for children who may need a bit more control than a traditional snaffle. The French link mouthpiece has two joints allowing it to apply even pressure to the tongue, bars of the mouth and lips while avoiding any pressure on the roof of the mouth. It also does not have the nutcracker effect of a single jointed snaffle which can provide a great deal of bar pressure and pressure onto the roof of the mouth. All JP bits feature curved bars that prevent the bit from hitting the roof of the horse’s mouth and eliminate the nutcracker-like action that can pinch a horse’s tongue. Developed in conjunction with world-renowned trainer and jockey John Patterson, JP bits are one of the comfiest choices onthe market. The unique curved shape of the mouthpiece offers many advantages: andbull; Eliminates the nutcracker” tongue-pinching action of conventional bits Keeps the bit from hitting the roof of the horse’s mouth andbull; No direct pressure on tongue and bars andbull; Replaces bit interference with humane comfort andbull; Encourages relaxation and salivation andbull; Allows for effective communication between horse and rider andbull; Fine hand-polished stainless steel andbull; Excellent for all training and riding needs…