With this bit, the bubble links reduce the ability for horses to grab the bit and encourages acceptance by creating room for tongue movement. With multiple breaks in the mouthpiece, the waterford is designed to eliminate hanging on the bit. Loose ring cheeks allow for more freedom, minimizing the trapped feeling some horses have in a fixed cheek bit.  Hand polished brass alloy creates a smooth finish an allows the links to glide effortlessly.  Brass alloy warms up quickly and helps to minimize dry mouth.