Comfy Barrel Hanging Cheek

The comfy barrel is ergonomically shaped to follow the confirmation of the horses mouth, Made from stainless steel, 16mm at the cheek reducing to 10mm thick leaving room in the mouth for horses that don’t naturally have that much room for the bit.

The barrel centre keeps the bits constant shape whilst forming a joint to give some movement in the mouthpiece, the barrel gives the bit independent movement of either side to give a more definite signal to the horse, as there is no twist to the rest of the bit as there is with other double jointed bits. With the barrel being stiller than a conventional lozenge or french link it doesn’t irritate the palate and as it restricts the amount of movement In the bit it also restricts the bit from putting pressure on the palate

The Hanging Cheek

Contrary to popular misconception, the hanging cheek does NOT create poll pressure.

The Hanging Cheek design promotes stillness in the mouth having a single pivot action rather than freedom to slide (see Loose Ring). The top ring positioning and angle suspend the bit in the mouth relieving a % of the bit’s weight off the horse’s tongue.

Ideal for…

A more sensitive horse that doesn’t like too much movement from the bit or that needs relief from tongue pressure. Can also help horses that sit behind the contact lift to seek the contact

Overall Cheek Height 95mm

Dressage Legal