Mouthpiece
Level: Two
Design: Curved mouthpiece with low-ported center barrel. 3/4" Port. 5" mouth. 2½" ring diameter.
Function:
• Pressure on tongue and corners of the bars
• Slight collapse on the bars
• Tongue relief before restriction
• Independent Side Movement™
Usage: A good bit for horses in beginning stages of training and those needing some tongue relief.
Cheeks
Design: A "D" shaped ring with fixed attachment of the mouthpiece.
Function: Direct action - applies same amount of rein pressure to the mouth. More direct signal than Loose Ring. Will not pull through the mouth or pinch.
Usage: Used in English and Western.