Hanging Cheek Baucher Port Mouth

Hanging Cheek Baucher Bit — Port Mouth

Slight poll pressure with very gentle leverage — a great choice for horses that are heavy in the hand or resistant in the neck.

How a Baucher Bit Works

The hanging cheek baucher (sometimes spelt "boucher") asserts very little poll pressure and acts directly on the bars of the horse's mouth. The small ring attaches to the cheek pieces of the bridle, and the larger ring is for the reins. This subtle leverage gives you a touch more control than a plain snaffle, without the strong action of a curb bit.

Ported Mouthpiece for Tongue Relief

The ported (curved) mouthpiece creates more room for the tongue, making the bit more comfortable for horses that fuss with a straight mouthpiece. Many horses settle quickly and become more accepting of the contact once switched to a port.

Eggbutt-Style Stability

This bit behaves much like an eggbutt — the mouthpiece cannot move or rotate on the rings, so it lies more quietly in the horse's mouth. The shape of the cheeks also prevents the bit from pinching the lips at the corners.

Key Features

• Slight poll pressure with very gentle leverage
• Ported mouthpiece for tongue relief
• Hanging cheeks won't pinch the corners of the mouth
• Mouthpiece stays still for quiet, consistent contact
• Available in 125mm (5") and 135mm (5.5") sizes
• Stainless steel construction — durable and easy to clean

Ideal For

• Horses that are heavy in the hand
• Horses that resist in the neck or pull through the reins
• Horses that fuss with a straight mouthpiece
• Riders looking for a touch more control than a plain snaffle
• Dressage-style work where a snaffle outline is preferred but a touch of poll engagement is needed

Sizing & Fit

Measure your current bit from inside ring to inside ring. The baucher should sit just past the corners of the mouth with a slight smile — no pinching, no excess width. The cheek pieces of the bridle attach to the small upper ring; reins attach to the larger lower ring.

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