Various suppliers linked loose ring snaffles
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The loose ring snaffle has rings that move and can encourage the horse to ‘play with the bit. The french link has a double join to ensure the bit lays flat over the tongue. This disjoints the nutcracker action as found on a single jointed bit. The half moon has the middle piece that rests on the tongue. The ellipital link is a fairly thick bit making it gentle, plus the three piece construction eliminates the nutcracker effect. The sweet iron is a unique metal designed to encourage salivation and acceptance of the bit. As the metal oxidises it produces a sweet taste. The copper enriched and cyprium bits encourage the horse to salivate, therefore the horse becomes more responsive in the mouth. The jp (john patterson) bits are crafted with curved mouth bars that reduce the nutcracker action of a regular snaffle, they stop the bit from hitting the roof of the horses mouth. The curved mouth also allows room for the horses tongue and eliminates interference that a conventional bit causes. The pinchless bit is unique in that the mouth piece moves independently from the outside rings. The mouthpiece moves smoothly and freely, allowing pressure from the rein to occur only on the side of the mouth that is required. The waterford mouthpiece is designed to lie in a curve, thus giving the concept of a continuous rein. This helps the horse to have a better perception of the riders aids. The bit is normally used slightly oversized, so that it forms a curve when fitted. A snaffle bit whatever the particular design, should be wide enough to allow about 13mm (1/2 inch) on either side of the horses mouth. Bits that are too narrow will pinch, but also bits that are too wide will tend to slide across the horses mouth.
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