Are Baucher bits legal?
The EA and FEI classify the Baucher as a snaffle bit. The Baucher is therefore legal to compete in as snaffle in EA Dressage and showing, as well as jumping and xc phases. Almost all state Pony Club bodies also permit the Baucher as a snaffle for all events and rallies.
Are Baucher bits harsh?
Like any bit, the Baucher is as harsh or soft as the hands using it—and should not be utilized by inexperienced riders who have not achieved independent hands.
What is a Baucher bit for?
The Baucher is a fixed cheek snaffle bit, also known as the Hanging Cheek snaffle. Fixed cheek (e.g. an Eggbutt or Full Cheek) bits are often sourced for horses who require more stability from the bit or riders who are wishing to achieve a rounder outline (i.e. nose poking).
What bit to use on horse?
Snaffle bits are the most common type of horse bit. Snaffle bits create direct pressure on the mouth without leverage. However, unlike curb bits, snaffle bits don’t have shanks and thus exert less pressure overall on the mouth of the horse.
Can you jump in a Baucher bit?
By this definition, as described above it is a direct action bit, as with all other snaffles, with the same amount of pressure in the same direction as the rider’s aids. The Baucher is therefore legal to compete in as snaffle in EA Dressage and showing, as well as jumping and xc phases.
What boots do you use for show jumping?
Fetlock boots are generally used for show jumping with tendon boots to provide protection and can be used for schooling and competition, when allowed. Fetlock boots generally come in two designs. One is more of an all-purpose boot, where additional padding is provided inside the fetlock.
Is the Baucher a snaffle bit or direct action bit?
In my view, yes. The EA and FEI classify the Baucher as a snaffle bit. By this definition, as described above it is a direct action bit, as with all other snaffles, with the same amount of pressure in the same direction as the rider’s aids.
Can a Baucher bit rotate in the mouth?
Unfortunately, most bit manufacturers still actively promote the Baucher to work through this perceived poll pressure. If the bit rotates in the mouth as described, the cheeks will apply some resistance to the poll area, but here is a bony structure.
How does a French link Baucher bit work?
An inexpensive good quality training baucher! The reins attach to the eggbutt-like ring at the mouthpiece, while the bridle cheeks attach to the smaller ring. This makes the bit sit flat against the horse’s face and is quite fixed in the mouth.
What kind of ring does A baucher have?
On Sale! The Baucher has an Eggbutt like ring at the mouthpiece for the rein, with an upper cheek that has a ring at its end, to which the cheekpiece of the bridle is attached. The mouthpiece does not slide on its ring resulting in a very still and stable…