| "> | | | | riding, snaffle bits are the least tough as they don't |
| Snaffle bit is one of the most common types of bit, | | | | have any shanks or bars that extend from the rings |
| which is that part of the bridle that goes in the mouth | | | | along the cheek. And due to the absence of shanks or |
| of the pony. A bridle contains a bit, reins and headstall | | | | bars, the reigning cues are applied directly to the |
| that holds the bit. It is used by riders to direct the pony | | | | mouth. Said to be the precision tool for establishing |
| when pony riding. Snaffle bits, curb bits and pelham bits | | | | extreme levels of pony handling, snaffle bits play a |
| are examples of bit used on horses. A snaffle bit is a | | | | crucial role. Snaffle bits help in the training of the |
| bit used for horses that's jointed in the middle and has | | | | horses. Snaffle bits are handy tools for use in pony |
| rings on either end where the reigns are attached. | | | | riding as it provides direct contact between the rider |
| The middle part of the snaffle bit is called the bit | | | | and the pony. With snaffle bits, it is easier for the pony |
| mouthpiece, which goes in the mouth across the gums. | | | | to realise what the rider directs. Snaffle bits vary in |
| The bit mouthpiece is either a straightforward straight | | | | types, sizes and make. One of the factors you should |
| bar or a linked set of straight bars. On each side of | | | | consider when selecting a snaffle bit for your pony is |
| the bit mouthpiece are the rings that are either O | | | | the dimensions of the bit mouthpiece. |
| formed or D shaped. Among the bits used in pony | | | | |