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"How big are the cheek pieces on the full cheek snaffle bit you're selling?"
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Dear Keith...
Friday, August 17, 2007
How big/long are the cheek pieces on the full cheek snaffle bit you're selling on your site (http://www.horsemanship101.com/Catalog/Bit-Horse-Western.html )?
Thank you.
Debbi C |
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Reply
The mouthpiece is 5.25 inches, while the ends measure just under 6.5 high.
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