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SPOON CHEEK [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
DEF

A flattened and short cheek to a snaffle bit.

CONT

A full spoon cheek is extending above and below the mouthpiece; a half spoon cheek is extending only on one side (below) of the mouthpiece.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
DEF

Tige latérale, aplatie, qui empêche les anneaux du filet de pénétrer dans la bouche du cheval.

CONT

Une demi-spatule n'occupe qu'un côté du mors (pointant vers le bas) alors qu'une double spatule s'étend des deux côtés (en haut et en bas) du mors.

Spanish

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