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Baucher, eggbutt or loose ring bits: the differences
The mouthpiece and the rings both matter. This guide is about the rings: with the same mouthpiece, they change how the bit moves and sits.
The three types of rings
Loose ring
The ring slides through the mouthpiece. The bit moves a little, which encourages the horse to chew. For horses that go stiff or lean on the hand.
Eggbutt
The rings are fixed to the mouthpiece. The bit stays stable and doesn’t pinch the lips. For horses that dislike a moving bit, or with a sensitive mouth.
Baucher
A small ring at the top holds the bit “suspended”: it moves even less and puts less pressure on the tongue. It requires a soft hand.
The loose ring bit
The ring slides through the mouthpiece. The bit moves a little in the mouth, which encourages the horse to chew and “taste” the bit.
On a bit that is slightly too narrow or worn, the ring can pinch the corner of the mouth. Bit guards prevent this.
The eggbutt bit
The rings are fixed to the mouthpiece by an olive-shaped joint. The bit stays stable and does not pinch the lips. It reassures horses that dislike a moving bit, and those with a sensitive mouth.
The Baucher bit
The Baucher has an extra small ring at the top, where the bridle cheekpiece attaches. The bit is therefore "suspended" in the mouth, and it moves even less than an eggbutt bit. It puts less pressure on the tongue, which suits horses with a sensitive or thick tongue. It requires a gentle hand: it is a snaffle bit, not a curb bit.
How to choose?
Your horse is stiff and doesn’t chew : loose ring.
He resists when the bit moves, or has a sensitive mouth : eggbutt.
His tongue is sensitive, or he looks for a very steady contact : Baucher.
Each type comes in single-jointed and double-jointed versions: our category single and double-jointed bits explains the difference. Whatever the model, the size must be right: see our guide to measure your bit size. Change only one thing at a time, and observe your horse over several sessions.
Baucher bits in the shop
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Pro confort double-jointed Baucher bit
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