Cherry Hill A collection of articles and tips by author Cherry Hill on horse tack, ground training, mounted training, English and Western riding, arena exercises, horse health care, hoof care, lameness, buying and selling horses, grooming, showing, and horse facilities design and maintenance. A simple snaffle bit is the best bet for most horses, no matter what age.
Snaffles are very versatile.
But be sure you know what a snaffle bit is exactly. Read the following article and have a good ride. Not Breaking A snaffle is a mechanically simple bit that allows you to communicate with your horse in simple terms. A snaffle bit transmits pressure in a direct line from your hands on the reins to the rings and mouthpiece of the bit to the horse's mouth. On a snaffle, there are no shanks.