Appearance of the Wilson Snaffle Bit:
The Wilson snaffle has two sets of rings rings. This bit shown has a jointed mouthpiece although the Wilson snaffle can have a variety of different mouthpieces.
Uses of the Wilson Snaffle Bit:
This bit is most commonly seen on driving horses, although it can be used for riding. It provides more control than a plain snaffle, as the rings encourage the horse to move laterally, which is needed for turning the vehicle.
How the Wilson Snaffle Bit Works:
The Wilson snaffle works on the bars of the mouth, and is slightly more severe than loose ring snaffle with the reins attached to both rings. Severity is increased greatly if the reins are only attached to the outside rings. When the reins are pulled, the two inside rings squeeze the sides of the horse's mouth. Used in this manner the Wilson has the potential to be a very harsh bit if misused.
