{"product_id":"hanging-cheek-baucher-port-mouth","title":"Hanging Cheek Baucher Port Mouth","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHanging Cheek Baucher Bit — Port Mouth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight poll pressure with very gentle leverage — a great choice for horses that are heavy in the hand or resistant in the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow a Baucher Bit Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePorted Mouthpiece for Tongue Relief\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEggbutt-Style Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight poll pressure with very gentle leverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorted mouthpiece for tongue relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging cheeks won't pinch the corners of the mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthpiece stays still for quiet, consistent contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 125mm (5\") and 135mm (5.5\") sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction — durable and easy to clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that are heavy in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that resist in the neck or pull through the reins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that fuss with a straight mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders looking for a touch more control than a plain snaffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDressage-style work where a snaffle outline is preferred but a touch of poll engagement is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bits\"\u003ehorse bits\u003c\/a\u003e, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bridles\"\u003ebridles\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reins\"\u003ereins\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-riding-gear\"\u003eriding gear\u003c\/a\u003e to complete your tack setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solo Saddlers","offers":[{"title":"125mm","offer_id":47334015664306,"sku":"HAN060","price":699.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"135mm","offer_id":47334015697074,"sku":"HAN060.5","price":699.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4932\/9074\/files\/HAN060.jpg?v=1776949581","url":"https:\/\/solosaddlers.co.za\/products\/hanging-cheek-baucher-port-mouth","provider":"Solo Saddlers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}