What Does a Full Cheek Snaffle Do?

Full Cheek (Fixed Cheek)

The full cheek snaffle needs to sit snugly in the mouth to prevent lateral movement of the mouthpiece and improves the deliverance of the steering and turning aids.

What do full cheek bits do?

Full-cheek bits feature extending, narrow arms that prevent the mouthpiece from sliding through the horse's mouth and emphasize the rider's turning aids. Full-cheeks often have "keepers" which attach the top arm to the cheekpiece of the bridle.

Is a full cheek snaffle strong?

This Bombers Twisted Mullen Mouth Full Cheek snaffle is a strong bit with a square twist throughout the blue sweet iron curved bar mouthpiece.