6” hanging cheek snaffle with French link
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The French connection in this bit indicates that pressure is given to both sides of the tongue. Full cheeks help with steering. The thickness of the mouthpiece is 14mm. 165mm is the height of the cheeks.
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This bit is a flat ring Eggbutt snaffle. The joint is a swivel French link i.e. the French link can go 360º. Excellent condition. We buy in job lots, clean them, assess them and list them.
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PONY SHORT SHANK (4") FRENCH PELHAM. horse pony tack 4 u. HORSE PONY TACK 4 U.
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Because the mouthpiece has two joints, it shouldn't cause any interference with the roof of the mouth. The French link uses tongue pressure to encourage the horse to go on the bit and has bar and lip pressure but not a ’squeezing’ action like that of a bit with a single joint.
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V French link mouthpiece conforms to the shape of the horse’s mouth naturally, eliminating the nutcracker action. v Suitable for green horses as the full cheek prevents the bit from being dragged through the horse’s mouth.
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The Full cheek French link snaffle is a good bit for green horses as the full cheek prevents the bit from being dragged through the horse's mouth. Full cheek bits are often used on young horses to aid steering, as the cheek gives a more positive action against the cheek when the rider asks for a turn.
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