Bridle D Ring Snaffle Bit

A snaffle bit is the most common type of bit used while riding horses.

Bridle d ring snaffle bit.

A dee ring snaffle bit is a compromise between an eggbutt and a full cheek snaffle. It consists of a bit mouthpiece with a ring on either side and acts with direct pressure. It also has an effect on the action of the bit. Loose ring snaffle bit one of the most common the english loose ring snaffle is known as an all purpose bit.

Although this snaffle bit is similar to the eggbutt snaffle as the ends of the mouthpiece come together into a hinge which is where the bit ring attaches. It is used as a point of attachment for the cheekpieces of the bridle and for the reins. A bridle utilizing only a snaffle bit is often called a snaffle bridle particularly in the english riding disciplines. It has vertical shanks that extend above and below the mouthpiece and these are joined on the top and bottom by a d shaped ring on swivel joints.

The bit ring is the ring on the side of a horse s bit particularly on a snaffle bit. A d ring snaffle bit also referred to as a dee ring gets its name from the d shaped bit rings. Popular with racehorse riders this bit reduces the chance of pinching.