Curved mouthpiece which follows the contours of the horses mouth is ideal for a horse with a larger tongue. The continental cheek involves a series of stainless steel rings, the main snaffle ring with one smaller ring above and two below, which enables a number of different positions for the reins. The continental snaffle is a popular bit for horses and ponies, and useful for horses that dislike a curb but respond well to poll pressure. Continental bits work by raising the bit up in the horse or ponies mouth in a similar manor to a conventional gag, but there is a limit to the extent this can happen thus lessening the severity. Ref: UTWB319