Learn the Parts of the Snaffle Bit

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide

On all but a very few snaffles, the bridle and the reins are attached to the rings of the bit. Here, I’ve laid out the bit, so that the straps of the bridle are to the top, and the reins are extending out the sides. This is a simple loose ring snaffle with a single joint in the middle. The mouthpiece is hollow, making it a nice light bit for the horse to carry.

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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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