The Elico Full Cheek Jointed Mouthing Bit is an introductory, single-jointed training bit crafted specifically for breaking in young horses or schooling those unfamiliar with bit pressure. It pairs a standard single-jointed mouthpiece with fixed full-cheek vertical arms. This design provides exceptional facial guidance and keeps the bit perfectly centered in the mouth without pinching.
Key Specifications:
- Mouthpiece Design and Material: Single-jointed snaffle (nutcracker action) in high-quality, durable 18/8 stainless steel.
- Cheekpiece Style: Full cheek (vertical bars above and below the mouthpiece).
How it Works:
- Lateral Guidance: When you pull on one rein, the long bar on the opposite side presses against the horse’s face. This applies clear, physical directional pressure to guide the head, making steering cues easier to comprehend.
- Anti-Slip Safety: The extended vertical arms physically prevent the bit from being accidentally pulled sideways through the horse's mouth if they resist, open their mouth, or panic.
- Mouthpiece Action: The single joint creates a classic "nutcracker" motion, which lifts the bit off the tongue and applies pressure to the bars of the mouth and the roof of the palate when reins are shorted.
- Bit Stability: The fixed cheek construction isolates the mouthpiece, reducing sliding and excessive movement to build confidence in young horses.
This bit is fully legal for British Dressage (BD) and FEI Competitions.