Loose ring snaffles Loose ring snaffle - A loose ring snaffle is one of the most frequently used bits and generally very well accepted by the horse. A loose ring snaffle has loose rings, and the mouthpiece can be straight, single or double broken broken and also they can be made of different materials. Loose ring snaffles are very suitable for many horses and riders Loose ring snaffles - what types are available? A loose ring snaffle for the horse. There is a range of configurations, most common are the loose ring snaffles with single-jointed mouthpiece and the version with a double-jointed mouthpiece. The double-jointed variant fits nicely in the mouth and horses suffering from a "hanging grid" or in any case sensitive in the mouth can sometimes benefit from a double-jointed bit. The bit than makes much less one point in the mouth when you force more pressure on both reins and thus gives a more pleasant connection. A loose ring snaffle may also be carried out as a curb bit or also called the unbroken snaffle. In addition, possibilities are available of loose ring snaffles which when the horse relaxes, has the effect of a conventional broken loose ring snaffle, but at the time the rider resist or if the horse offers resistance, the bit will automatically have the functionality of a snaffle. These bits are available from the brand Trust locked type of Sprenger as Max Control and from Stübben as Easy Control. Novo Contact from Sprenger Novo Contact of Sprenger is one of the latest developments in the of bits. Due to the ergonomic, oval shape of the mouthpiece this bit feels very good in the mouth. The bit tilts forward at rein pressure, which is distributed in the mouth, over the entire tongue and a softer action is obtained. This allows the horse to be encouraged to take the bit and to stay on the rein. The bit has a gentle action and is suitable for horses who dare not take the bit and for horses that have a hard time making contact with the hand. More information about the types of materials which are used in eggbut snaffles and loose ring snaffles? Please check bits and spurs.