Snaffle bits are one of the basic bits use to train young horses.  It consist of one bar, called a Mullen mouth  bit or two bars linked in the middle. The rings at each end attach to the reins. The rings may pass through the mouth piece which  is called a ring Snaffle bit or it may be made  in the eggbutt style.Snaffle bits may be  used in English riding or Western riding .

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