AVIGNON Bit Keepers

Keep your full-cheek bit correctly positioned and secure with the Shires Avignon Bit Keepers — a small yet essential piece of tack that enhances your horse’s comfort and communication.

Crafted from premium Avignon leather, these bit keepers connect the upper arms of a full-cheek snaffle to the bridle’s cheekpieces, ensuring the bit stays at the optimal angle in the horse’s mouth. This alignment encourages softer rein aids, improved bit stability, and clearer communication between horse and rider.

By holding the bit in place, bit keepers also help prevent the bit’s cheeks from catching on reins, stirrup leathers, or other tack — a common concern during schooling or fast work. A simple yet effective solution that promotes both safety and proper bit function.