What is the purpose of a boucher bit?

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What is the purpose of a boucher bit?

Answer 1

The Filet Baucher is also known as the Hanging Cheek, uses pressure on the poll as the cheek piece has an extra ring above the snaffle ring where the bridle cheek pieces are attached , this poll pressure encourages the horse to lower the head and come on to the bit and is especially useful for horses that have a high head carriage. This cheek has proven one of the most popular cheeks with various mouthpieces. It is a fixed cheek bit, which may be useful for horses that are unsure of the bit, as it doesn’t move around too much in the mouth. It can also  prove a suitable alternative to a snaffle, for children riding ponies that need an extra bit of help to stop, or horses that are slightly too strong in a snaffle.