Three common types of snaffles used in western training are the d ring a the eggbutt b and the o ring c.
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They have a fixed butt and better lateral cue because the side opposite the rein pull exerts pressure to encourage the turn.
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These very mild functional bits are typically available with smooth or twisted wire broken mouthpieces.
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Single jointed o ring bits meet and break in one spot in the middle of the mouth.
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The red lines above represent where the pressure occurs to the horse s face.
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A snaffle bit is defined as a bit that works without leverage.
Snaffle bits can be found with a several different mouth pieces including single jointed double jointed or mullen mouth.
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It s easy to think all 3 of these snaffles work in the same way if they have the same mouthpiece but when we break it down they actually have very different actions.
It is most commonly made with a jointed or broken mouthpiece.
A most basic snaffle will have o rings d rings or full cheek pieces.
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The o ring exerts the most concentrated pressure.
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D ring snaffles a fixed ring snaffle bit does not swivel on the ring.
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Western snaffle bits are an excellent tool for a green horse or inexperienced rider.
The mouthpiece slides up and down the rings and moves independently of the rings meaning that your horse can feel the movement caused by even a subtle rein cue.
Most o ring bits have smooth mouth pieces but some are made with twisted wire making it a bit stronger than then smooth o ring.
This type of snaffle helps keep the mouth soft and yo.
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As a snaffle bit the o ring bit s action is direct pressure not leveraged and therefore considered a milder bit.