The Velari Full Cheek Flex Soft with Tongue Port is crafted for horses that need calm, clear communication and a gentle introduction to consistent contact. It brings together structural stability, sensory comfort, and thoughtful pressure distribution — making it a reassuring choice for both horse and rider.
£75.00
The Velari Full Cheek Flex Soft with Tongue Port is crafted for horses that need calm, clear communication and a gentle introduction to consistent contact. It brings together structural stability, sensory comfort, and thoughtful pressure distribution — making it a reassuring choice for both horse and rider.
The full cheek design is a trusted ally for horses still learning to respond to lateral rein aids. The fixed cheeks work quietly alongside the rider’s hands, offering supported guidance that feels steady and unhurried rather than abrupt. For younger or less experienced horses, this reliability helps build confidence in the contact, while the stability of the cheeks keeps the mouthpiece from shifting, encouraging soft, relaxed chewing and a willingness to accept the bridle. Riders benefit too — precise aids are easier to deliver when the mouthpiece remains consistently positioned, creating a smooth and uninterrupted connection throughout the session.
Velari’s Flex Soft material speaks directly to horses that have shown resistance or tension with conventional metal bits. The outer layer is crafted from a smooth, toxin-free synthetic compound that glides gently against delicate oral tissue, protecting the sensitive structures of the mouth during daily work. Beneath this lies a flex core that yields just enough to move naturally with the horse’s mouth, without sacrificing the structure needed for clear communication. Horses accustomed to switching off or bracing against harder materials often soften noticeably with Flex Soft — salivating more freely and accepting the contact with a quietness that speaks for itself.
The tongue port adds a layer of precision and relief that horses carrying sensitivity in their mouth will genuinely appreciate. Rather than pressing uniformly across the tongue, the port creates space at its centre, redirecting pressure onto the bars and offering meaningful relief to horses that are prone to fussiness, tongue evasion, or a tendency to work behind the contact. The mouthpiece holds its shape confidently under pressure, making it well suited to horses that have a habit of leaning or becoming heavy — giving the rider something dependable to work with while ensuring the horse is never overwhelmed. The result is a clarity of aid that invites cooperation rather than demanding it.
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Care & Use
After each ride, rinse the bit with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. Store in a dry place and check regularly for smooth, even wear. Make sure the bit is positioned correctly: the star must be on the left side and the Velari logo on the right.
Disclaimer
Every horse and rider is unique. The information provided is meant as a general guide — not a definitive answer. Always consider your horse’s specific needs and your own experience when choosing the right bit. Guide with grace, always.
| Mouthpiece Width | 4.5inch / 115mm, 5.25inch / 135mm, 5.75inch / 145mm, 5inch / 125mm |
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The 30 day trial is not be available on such products which are of plastic/rubber due to the fact they are not as resistant to wear and tear and cannot be sterilised to the required standards. Trial bits can be bits from our bit library and may have been used previously and therefore not always brand new bits however should you have received a trial bit it can be exchanged for a brand new before the end of the trial period should you be keeping the bit. We do aim to send brand new bits when possible and all bits sent will be fit for purpose and fully sanitised.
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