Our cheekpieces are specially designed to alleviate pressure from the neck with our elastic Cradles™. These additional elastic bands, located on both the cheekpieces and reins, allow the bit to "bounce," providing greater comfort for the horse and relieving static pressure on the teeth and jaws. Many believe this design is gentler and more horse-friendly than traditional bridles/reins. The cheekpieces on this bridle are flat with French hooks for a seamless appearance and feature selectable cradles for easy removal when entering the dressage arena.