Aster Buffer Golden Copper-Nickel Alloy Baucher Bit The Aster Buffer Golden Copper-Nickel Alloy Baucher Bit is designed with the relationship among mouthpiece profile, oral space, and pressure distribution in mind. Featuring a straight-bar mouthpiece with a unique forward-facing port, the Buffer provides tongue relief through increased tongue accommodation, creating a more comfortable environment for the tongue to coexist within the oral cavity before rein contact is applied. A horse experiences the mouthpiece before the rider influences the reins. The Buffer considers this passive relationship by creating additional tongue space and reducing unnecessary interference within the mouth. This allows the horse to carry the bit with greater comfort and confidence, supporting a more consistent contact when rein aids are introduced. Crafted from premium Golden Copper-Nickel Alloy, the mouthpiece offers exceptional strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. Its smooth, polished finish provides a refined feel in the horse's mouth while maintaining long-lasting performance for schooling, training, and competition. The unique forward-facing port is designed to provide meaningful tongue relief by altering the relationship between the mouthpiece, tongue, and bars. Rather than simply removing contact, the design encourages a more balanced distribution of pressure by allowing the tongue greater freedom within the available oral space. This can be particularly beneficial for horses that are sensitive through the bars, have fleshy mouths, or require greater accommodation due to their individual oral anatomy. The straight-bar mouthpiece provides a stable and predictable feel for horses that dislike excessive movement from more mobile bits but do not respond well to traditional ported designs. By reducing unnecessary movement and providing a clearer point of communication, the Buffer encourages horses to relax into the contact rather than evade it. The Baucher cheekpiece further enhances stability by reducing unnecessary movement of the mouthpiece within the mouth. This creates a quieter, more consistent connection that many sensitive horses appreciate. The Baucher design is particularly suited to horses that prefer a more settled mouthpiece position and can support clearer communication without relying on increased rein pressure or leverage. The Buffer is an excellent choice for horses that drop behind the contact, intermittently go above or behind the contact, or require a more comfortable mouthpiece profile while maintaining stability and responsiveness. Key Benefits Premium Golden Copper-Nickel Alloy provides strength, durability, and a smooth, refined finish. Provides tongue relief through increased tongue accommodation within the oral cavity. Forward-facing port creates additional space for the tongue before rein contact is applied. Supports a more comfortable, passive fit between the horse and the mouthpiece. Encourages balanced pressure distribution between tongue and bars. Straight-bar design offers a stable, predictable feel. Baucher cheekpiece reduces unnecessary mouthpiece movement. Encourages a more consistent, forward connection. Ideal for schooling, training, flatwork, and competition. Ideal For Horses That Dislike movement in the mouth but do not tolerate traditional ported bits. Drop behind the contact or avoid moving forward into the rider's hand. Have fleshy mouths or sensitive bars. Grab, chew, or play excessively with the bit. Intermittently go above or behind the contact. Benefit from increased tongue accommodation and a stable mouthpiece position. Why Choose the Aster Buffer Baucher? The Aster Buffer is designed to improve the relationship between horse and mouthpiece by creating a more compatible anatomical environment. Its forward-facing port provides tongue relief through thoughtful tongue accommodation, while the stable Baucher cheekpiece supports a consistent communication pathway between rider and horse. Combining considered design with premium Golden Copper-Nickel Alloy construction, the Buffer encourages comfort, confidence, and a more willing acceptance of the contact.
