Cheek Protectors - Black

Cheek Protectors – Black are practical bit accessories designed to sit between the bit rings and the sides of the horse's mouth, helping protect the delicate cheek and lip area from pinching, rubbing and friction.

Sometimes referred to as bit guards or bit rubbers, cheek protectors can also help improve the fit of a bit that is slightly too wide by taking up a small amount of excess space on either side.

They can additionally help prevent certain bit rings from being pulled sideways through the horse's mouth, making them a useful and inexpensive addition to compatible bits.

Key Features & Benefits

• Horse bit cheek protectors.
• Black.
• Fit between the bit rings and the horse's cheeks.
• Help protect against pinching and rubbing.
• Create a protective barrier between the bit ring and sensitive skin.
• Can take up a small amount of excess width on a slightly wide bit.
• Help stabilise the bit laterally.
• Can help prevent compatible bit rings being pulled through the mouth.
• Useful with many loose-ring-style bits.
• Simple addition to an existing bridle and bit setup.
• Useful replacement or spare tack accessory.

Protection Against Pinching & Rubbing

Moving bit rings can sometimes pinch or rub the sensitive skin around the corners of the horse's mouth.

Cheek protectors sit between the ring and the horse, creating a physical barrier between the moving metal component and the skin.

This can make them particularly useful with certain loose-ring bits or for horses prone to rubbing around the corners of the mouth.

Improving Bit Fit

Cheek protectors take up a small amount of space on either side of the mouthpiece.

They can therefore be useful when a bit is slightly wider than ideal, helping reduce excessive sideways movement.

However, they should not be used to compensate for a significantly incorrect bit size. If the bit is clearly too large or otherwise unsuitable for the horse's mouth, selecting the correct size is preferable.

Additional Lateral Stability

Because the protectors increase the effective size of the area around the bit rings, they can also help reduce the likelihood of compatible rings being pulled sideways through the horse's mouth.

This can provide useful additional lateral stability depending on the bit design.

How to Fit

One cheek protector is fitted onto each side of the bit, between the mouthpiece/ring and the horse's cheek.

Ensure that both protectors sit flat and comfortably against the sides of the mouth and do not create unwanted pressure.

Check the complete bit and bridle fit after installation.

Product Information

Product: Cheek Protectors
Also Known As: Bit Guards / Bit Rubbers
Colour: Black
Product Type: Horse Bit Accessory
Position: Between Bit Rings & Horse's Cheeks
Primary Purpose: Protection Against Pinching & Rubbing
Additional Function: Lateral Stability & Minor Fit Adjustment

The exact material, diameter, thickness and quantity supplied were not provided. If sold as a pair, this should be clearly stated on the Shopify page.

FAQs

What are cheek protectors used for?
They fit between the bit rings and the horse's cheeks to help protect against pinching, rubbing and friction.

Are cheek protectors the same as bit guards?
Yes. Products of this type are also commonly referred to as bit guards or bit rubbers.

Can cheek protectors make a wide bit fit better?
They take up a small amount of space and can help improve the fit of a bit that is only slightly too wide. They should not be used as a substitute for choosing a correctly sized bit when the size difference is significant.

Can they stop a bit being pulled through the horse's mouth?
Depending on the bit design, the additional diameter created by the cheek protectors can help reduce the chance of the rings being pulled sideways through the mouth.

How many do I need?
Normally one is fitted on each side of the bit. Confirm whether this product is supplied as a pair before stating the pack quantity on the listing.

What colour are these cheek protectors?
These are Black.

Important Fitting Information

Always check that the bit remains correctly sized and positioned after adding cheek protectors.

They should sit comfortably against the horse without creating excessive pressure at the corners of the mouth.