Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit

This bit is fine tuning and works on the tongue corners and lips of the horse s mouth.

Twisted wire snaffle bit.

Snaffle bits snaffle bits are one of the the most common type of bit used especially in the english riding disciplines. It only requires a light touch to activate. So by definition this wire snaffle is very severe. This bit is made of twisted wire or metal.

Obviously the more twisting the more severe and for that reason the twisted wire snaffle is more severe than the bit shown on this page and a double twisted bit is even more severe. 4 3 out of 5 stars 5. More buying choices 74 56 3 new offers. Western twisted bits are often used as an occasional reminder to a horse to respond quickly to cues with a minimum of pressure.

While fat thick mouthpieces spread the bit pressure over a larger area twisted wire bits concentrate pressure making it more intense in a smaller area of the mouth. Twisted snaffles are more severe than regular jointed snaffles. Get it as soon as fri oct 9. Secondly the fact that the wire is twisted makes it strong across the bars and tongue of the horse s mouth.

4 3 out of 5 stars 5. The single twist wire snaffle is a very severe bit for two reasons. The twisted wire snaffle bits should not be used for an extended time. Get it as soon as thu oct 8.

Firstly the thinner a mouthpiece is the more severe it is. The ridges caused by the twisting make pressure points on the bars of the mouth. Horse stainless steel twisted wire copper mouth d ring snaffle bit 35319v. The brittany pozzi collection by professionals choice equine twisted wire snaffle bit 8 5 inch 78 95 78.

4 8 out of 5 stars 13. The bob avila collection by professionals choice equine o ring copper twist mouth snaffle bit. Horse stainless steel twisted wire copper mouth d ring snaffle bit 35319v. They are frequently used to polish or sensitize a horse.

For example a twisted wire snaffle bit is a popular style but it is important to remember it is more severe than a regular snaffle. This is considered a refinement or correction bit when the horse has lost respect for their regular bit. It usually consists of a bit mouthpiece with a ring on either side which acts with direct pressure and normally does not have a shank common on curb bits. A twisted wire bit is usually used on a more polished horse if they have become dull and heavy in the hands.

Western twisted bits for fine tuning an experienced horse. Twisted wire snaffles are available in slow twist snaffle double twist and dog bone styles made from a few different material options. Teskey s has a wide selection of snaffle bit. Twisted wire snaffle bits are used on western riding bits barrel racing bits and english horse bits.

A wire snaffle is rarely used as an every day bit. The twist in the wire is a bit sharper than a smooth bit making the tongue and lips more responsive. The twisted wire tenders the tongue and corners of the horse s mouth.