Loop Ring Snaffles question

[vivhewe]

Sorry to sound silly but what is a loop ring snaffle used for? Are they quite severe?

Any info appreciated

 

[Super_Kat]

When you pull on the reins, mouthpiece goes up, poll preassure is applied. I shouldn't think they're massively severe, slightly milder than a duch gag I should think.

 

[vivhewe]

Ah, thankies amigo

 

[Irishcobs]

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horsecare/1370/40804.html

Here you go, explains everything.

 

[vivhewe]

Thankies!

Would anyone recommend it then? If it supposedly brings the head down does it actually work?

 

[paintsplat05]

yup we have a little riding school pony in one who was forever shoving his head about and charging off the dumping the kids in a corner-it's worked a treat!

 

[flyingfeet]

Yes they work and bring the head down, they are actually a nice bit for someone who just needs a little more than a snaffle, but not quite as much as a 3/4 ring gag.

If you are hunting for them online they are also called "beval" bits.

 

[teapot]

Wilkie snaffles are fab.

Little RS pony went from a kimblewick to one of those and he's been going so much better in it

 

[Thistle]

Use one for XC on a pony that just needs a little more XC. Similar to the hanging cheek but with a more mobile mouthpiece.