Horse Spanish Freno Bit | Stainless Steel Medium Port Mouthpiece & Butterfly Cheek Shanks | BI-0050

BI-0050 Premium Spanish Freno Bit (Freno Español) with Medium Port Mouthpiece & Butterfly Cheek Shanks

The BI-0050 is a refined classical Spanish freno bit (freno español) in polished stainless steel, featuring a smooth medium port mouthpiece, long swept shanks with butterfly/X-shaped cheekpieces, and an integrated curb chain. The medium port provides meaningful tongue relief while applying gentle bar pressure — a more moderate action than the high port of the BI-0051, making this an excellent choice for horses that benefit from tongue relief without the severity of a cathedral or high port mouthpiece. A beautifully balanced freno for advanced classical riding.

Key Features

• Medium port mouthpiece — the smooth U-shaped port provides meaningful tongue relief and redirects pressure to the bars; encourages jaw softness and poll flexion without the extreme action of a high port or cathedral mouthpiece
• Butterfly/X-shaped cheekpieces — ornate X-shaped upper cheeks provide a stable, secure headstall attachment; a hallmark of classical Spanish bit design
• Long swept shanks — provide significant leverage action on the poll and chin groove; the length and sweep of the shanks create a progressive, refined signal that rewards lightness and self-carriage
• Integrated curb chain — the chain curb is already fitted between the shanks, providing the correct chin groove pressure to complete the leverage action; ensures proper bit function from the moment of fitting
• Loose lower rein rings — for precise rein attachment at the base of the shank
• Full stainless steel construction — rust-resistant, high-polish finish; built for long-term use in classical and working equitation disciplines

How to Use

The medium port freno español is designed for advanced, highly schooled horses that respond to light rein aids. The medium port provides tongue relief at rest and applies gentle palate pressure only when the horse resists — making it a more forgiving option than a high port for horses in the later stages of classical training. Use with educated, following hands and a correctly fitted curb chain.

Ideal For

Advanced horses in classical dressage, working equitation, and traditional Spanish and Portuguese horsemanship where tongue relief and collection are priorities. A refined, versatile freno for experienced riders seeking a moderate port action within the classical Iberian tradition.

Size Guide: Measure your horse's mouth width from corner to corner and add 0.5 cm for the ideal fit.