Learn the Parts of the Snaffle Bit

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide

A: The rings of a snaffle bit can come in many different shapes and sizes. The rings may be D shaped, egg shaped, or have branches that extend up and/or down as with a Fulmer, half-spoon driving bit and full cheek snaffle. The bit may slide along the rings as with this French Link snaffle, or the rings may be fixed so the rings only swivel as with an eggbutt snaffle.

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• Parts of the Snaffle - A - The Rings
• Parts of the Snaffle - B - The Cannons
• Parts of the Snaffle - C - The Joint
• Parts of the Bit - D - The Mouthpiece
• Parts of the Snaffle - Attaching the Bridle and Reins

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