Twisted Wire 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.

Twisted wire snaffle bit.

Twisted wire over the bars gives you more control and the dogbone in the center adds tongue pressure to encourage a horse to drop his head and engage all the way through his back and rear end. This bit is made of twisted wire or metal. The twist in the wire is a bit sharper than a smooth bit making the tongue and lips more responsive. It is used to lighten the response when horse hangs heavy on the bit.

4 3 out of 5 stars 5. 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. 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. 4 3 out of 5 stars 5.

More buying choices 74 56 3 new offers. The bob avila collection by professionals choice equine o ring copper twist mouth snaffle bit. They are frequently used to polish or sensitize a horse. It only requires a light touch to activate.

The twisted wire tenders the tongue and corners of the horse s mouth. A twisted wire bit is usually used on a more polished horse if they have become dull and heavy in the hands. A wire snaffle is rarely used as an every day bit. 4 8 out of 5 stars 13.

Western twisted bits for fine tuning an experienced horse. The twisted wire snaffle bits should not be used for an extended time. 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. Secondly the fact that the wire is twisted makes it strong across the bars and tongue of the horse s mouth.

This is considered a refinement or correction bit when the horse has lost respect for their regular bit. The single twist wire snaffle is a very severe bit for two reasons. It can be a very aggressive bit if used by an inexperienced or heavy handed rider. Get it as soon as fri oct 9.

The brittany pozzi collection by professionals choice equine twisted wire snaffle bit 8 5 inch 78 95 78. So by definition this wire snaffle is very severe. Twisted wire snaffle bits are used on western riding bits barrel racing bits and english horse bits. Horse stainless steel twisted wire copper mouth d ring snaffle bit 35319v.

Get it as soon as thu oct 8. This bit is fine tuning and works on the tongue corners and lips of the horse s mouth. Weaver ss twisted snaffle d ring bit. Twisted wire snaffles are available in slow twist snaffle double twist and dog bone styles made from a few different material options.

Horse stainless steel twisted wire copper mouth d ring snaffle bit 35319v. 3 1 2 twisted wire snaffle. Firstly the thinner a mouthpiece is the more severe it is.