Appearance: The first photo depicts a mullen mouth half cheek snaffle. The curve provides room for the horse’s or pony’s tongue. The second photo depicts a half cheek snaffle with a jointed synthetic mouth piece. The ‘spoons’ that extend downward prevent the bit from pulling through the horse’s mouth.
Uses: Half-cheek snaffle bits are generally used for driving although they are occasionally seen on riding horses. They are a relatively mild bit similar to a full cheek snaffle bit and are often used when training young horses to hold a bit.
How it Works: This bit works much like a full cheek snaffle bit.
From the collection of Rose Danko, Coates Creek Stables
