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13 Δεκ 2022 · Like many other bits, Snaffle bits are designed so that the mouthpiece fits into the gummy area between the incisors and molars of a horse’s mouth. The beauty of the snaffle bit is that it is one of the gentler bit options due to the amount of force it will exert on the horse’s mouth.
8 Ιουλ 2024 · There are two different varieties of mouthpieces for bits: jointed and non-jointed. Jointed mouthpieces feature a break or multiple breaks in the bit and engage pressure on the tongue, bars, and lips of the horse. A single joint has only one break in the mouthpiece and creates a "nutcracker" effect.
7 Ιουλ 2023 · A snaffle bit is a non-leverage bit that works on a direct pressure principle, communicating directly with a horse’s mouth. It consists of a mouthpiece linked to a ring on each end and does not exert pressure on other parts of the horse’s head.
26 Μαΐ 2022 · When wearing a snaffle bit, the horse feels pressure from the mouthpiece on the tongue, hard palate, bars, and lips, and pressure from the rings on the corners of the mouth and side of the muzzle. While snaffle bits have a universal purpose, dressage and western riders generally prefer curb bits.
9 Οκτ 2011 · When a snaffle bit has jointed mouthpiece, it is important that the joint drape downward. This allows the bit to fit into the bars of the mouth (where the horse has no teeth) and drape over the tongue.
14 Ιαν 2011 · With keepers the bit stays upright in the horse’s mouth which keeps the mouthpiece in a fixed position. Without keepers you can see that the mouthpiece falls into a very different position. Some horses like this better.
Snaffle bits are identified as having no leverage or pulley action and do not have a curb chain. There is a vast variety of snaffle bits on the market, allowing you to find the most suitable option for your horse. They vary in severity, depending on the type and thickness of the mouthpiece.
