Weaver Leather - Full Cheek Eggbutt Snaffle Bit - 5"

5" Eggbutt snaffle mouth, full cheeks bit

By definition, a snaffle bit is a direct pull or direct action bit, meaning that when you are holding the reins in two hands atop your horse, you have direct contact with its mouth. Whatever you do with your hands, your horse should do. Most trainers will start a young horse in a snaffle to gain the framework it needs to transition to a curb bit. Such a foundation includes lateral flexion, collection, transitions, responsiveness to leg cues and more.

An eggbutt snaffle is a bit commonly used for English riding, the name refers to the shape of the ring. It is designed to prevent pinching of the horse's mouth and works on the poll and bars of the mouth.

A full cheek snaffle is typically seen in English disciplines, the full cheeks on this bit are designed to help prevent the bit from pulling through the mouth. Works on the bars, corners of the mouth, and tongue (can also work on the poll when bit loops are used with a bridle).