Full Cheek Snaffle - The full cheek snaffle is used for the traditional Hunter look. This bit is available in a variety of mouthpieces. The severity is determined by the thickness and mouthpiece used. Half Cheek Snaffle - Used mostly in driving and available in a variety of mouthpiece styles. This bit allows the overcheck to be attached from the top and yet gives the lateral control of the full cheek snaffle.
Severity is determined by the mouthpiece selected.
It uses a curb chain to increase the leverage on the jaw, and the Uxeter Kimberwick has slots that allow the rider to increase the leverage by lowering the rein attachment. The upper slot is used to increase the pressure on the tongue. This bit is available in both the broken style snaffle and the flat or ported curb mouthpieces. Pelham - This is an English style of leverage bit that offers the rider the ability of using double reins without using the second bit. The top rein provides snaffle pressure on the tongue and the corners of the mouth, while the bottom rein increases the leverage and curb chain pressure.