Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit

So by definition this wire snaffle is very severe.

Twisted wire snaffle bit.

Western twisted bits for fine tuning an experienced horse. 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. Teskey s has a wide selection of snaffle bit. Western twisted bits are often used as an occasional reminder to a horse to respond quickly to cues with a minimum of pressure.

Horse stainless steel twisted wire copper mouth d ring snaffle bit 35319v. Twisted wire snaffles are available in slow twist snaffle double twist and dog bone styles made from a few different material options. The brittany pozzi collection by professionals choice equine twisted wire snaffle bit 8 5 inch 78 95 78. The twisted wire tenders the tongue and corners of the horse s mouth.

They are frequently used to polish or sensitize a horse. This is considered a refinement or correction bit when the horse has lost respect for their regular bit. It can be a very aggressive bit if used by an inexperienced or heavy handed rider. Twisted wire snaffle bits are used on western riding bits barrel racing bits and english horse bits.

4 3 out of 5 stars 5. 4 3 out of 5 stars 5. The twist in the wire is a bit sharper than a smooth bit making the tongue and lips more responsive. A twisted wire bit is usually used on a more polished horse if they have become dull and heavy in the hands.

Horse stainless steel twisted wire copper mouth d ring snaffle bit 35319v. This bit is fine tuning and works on the tongue corners and lips of the horse s mouth. 4 8 out of 5 stars 13. 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. The ridges caused by the twisting make pressure points on the bars of the mouth. Get it as soon as fri oct 9. Weaver ss twisted snaffle d ring bit.

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. It is used to lighten the response when horse hangs heavy on the bit. A wire snaffle is rarely used as an every day bit. It only requires a light touch to activate.

Get it as soon as thu oct 8. Firstly the thinner a mouthpiece is the more severe it is. More buying choices 74 56 3 new offers. This bit is made of twisted wire or metal.

The bob avila collection by professionals choice equine o ring copper twist mouth snaffle bit. Snaffle bits snaffle bits are one of the the most common type of bit used especially in the english riding disciplines. 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.