{"product_id":"jp-korsteel-stainless-steel-french-link-full-cheek-snaffle-bit","title":"JP Korsteel Stainless Steel French Link Full Cheek Snaffle Bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Link Mouthpieces:\u003cbr\u003e The French link has proved one of the most popular bits; it has 2 joints, which means the pressure of the bit is distributed over both the tongue and bars of the mouth. Because the mouthpiece has two joints, it shouldn't t cause any interference with the roof of the mouth. The French link uses tongue pressure to encourage the horse to go on the bit and has bar and lip pressure but not a squeezing action like that of a bit with a single joint. The more joints a bit has the less likely the horse is to lean as the bit becomes more mobile.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Full Cheek Bits:\u003cbr\u003e Full Cheek bits are a fixed cheek bit, this may be useful for horses that are a bit unsure of the bit as it doesn't move around to much in the mouth, it should encourage the horse to stretch into the contact. A fixed bit would be less suitable if your horse is prone to leaning or taking hold of the bit. Full cheek bits are very useful for breaking in, or bringing on of young horses, as they help tremendously with the turning aids, and the full cheek bit does not slide through the mouth as would a normal snaffle if your horse doesn't like to turn. The bit is particularly useful for horses that nap, as the bit will help if the horse suddenly turns. The full cheek bit works by applying pressure to the cheek when a turning aid is given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll JP bits feature curved bars that prevent the bit from hitting the roof of the horse's mouth and eliminate the nutcracker-like action that can pinch a horse's tongue. Developed in conjunction with world-renowned trainer and jockey John Patterson, JP bits provide the utmost comfort for your horse. The unique curved shape of the mouthpiece offers many advantages:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Eliminates the nutcracker'' tongue-pinching action of conventional bits Keeps the bit from hitting the roof of the horse's mouth\u003cbr\u003e•    No direct pressure on tongue and bars \u003cbr\u003e•    Replaces bit interference with humane comfort \u003cbr\u003e•    Encourages relaxation and salivation \u003cbr\u003e•    Allows for effective communication between horse and rider \u003cbr\u003e•    Fine hand-polished stainless steel \u003cbr\u003e•    Excellent for all training and riding needs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Korsteel","offers":[{"title":"4.5 inch","offer_id":56996491985228,"sku":"31693","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 inch","offer_id":56996492017996,"sku":"31694","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5.5 inch","offer_id":56996492050764,"sku":"31695","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 inch","offer_id":56996492083532,"sku":"31696","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6180\/5900\/files\/1513605661-03160800.jpg?v=1773681667","url":"https:\/\/www.burnhills.com\/products\/jp-korsteel-stainless-steel-french-link-full-cheek-snaffle-bit","provider":"Burnhills","version":"1.0","type":"link"}