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 d ring snaffle bit also referred to as a dee ring gets its name from the d shaped bit rings. Some horses take well to d ring snaffles while others don t. Loose ring snaffle bit one of the most common the english loose ring snaffle is known as an all purpose bit. A bridle utilizing only a snaffle bit is often called a snaffle bridle particularly in the english riding disciplines.

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 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. Popular with racehorse riders this bit reduces the chance of pinching.

It is used as a point of attachment for the cheekpieces of the bridle and for the reins. D ring dee ring snaffle. It consists of a bit mouthpiece with a ring on either side and acts with direct pressure.