Hanging Cheek Baucher 125mm

The Hanging Cheek Baucher Bit (125mm) is a jointed snaffle with a fixed-cheek design that applies slight poll pressure and very mild leverage. It suits horses that are heavy in the hand or resistant in the neck, sitting quietly in the mouth and acting directly on the bars.

Key Features

• 125mm jointed mouthpiece with hanging cheek design
• Slight poll pressure with very mild leverage action
• Fixed cheeks stop the mouthpiece rotating, helping it lie still
• Shaped cheek pieces prevent pinching the horse's lips
• Small ring attaches to the cheek pieces, larger ring to the reins
• Similar feel to an eggbutt snaffle, with mild poll engagement added

How the Hanging Cheek Baucher Works

This bit asserts very little poll pressure and acts directly on the bars of the horse's mouth. The jointed mouthpiece exerts a nut-cracker effect when engaged, pressing on the tongue and the roof of the mouth. Because the mouthpiece cannot move or rotate on the rings, it lies more quietly than a loose-ring snaffle.

When to Use This Bit

The hanging cheek baucher is a useful choice for horses that are heavy to handle or resistant in the neck. The slight leverage helps lift the head and encourage a softer contact, without the severity of a full gag or curb. It's a sensible step up from a plain snaffle when more refinement is needed.

Pair this bit with a well-fitted bridle and matched reins, and browse our full range of horse bits to find the right fit for your horse.