Loose ring and eggbutt snaffle - what's the difference?

[memenom]

I need a little help wih regards to choosing a bit for my pony. He currently has a single jointed eggbutt snaffle which works fine but I think that he doesnt like the nutcracker action and is difficult to round when he wears it.

We are thinking of getting him a new bit of the same type but with a double link or a lozange but I dont know if it should be a loose ring snaffle or an eggbut kind of idea.

What are the two roles of the two bits and which one would be more suitable for a snaffle-mouth pony who needs encouragement when rounding?

Thank you!

 

[Dizzleton]

Taken from the Horse Bit Shop website as it's quicker than typing!!

The Eggbutt

The eggbutt is a fixed cheek bit, this may be useful for horses that are a bit unsure of the bit as it doesn’t move around to much in the mouth, it should encourage the horse to stretch into the contact. An eggbutt bit would be less suitable if your horse is prone to leaning or taking hold of the bit

Loose Rings

The loose rings snaffles make a more mobile bit than an eggbutt or fixed cheek bit, which should encourage your horse to keep a relaxed jaw and mouth the bit. The loose ring may be useful if your horse leans on the bit, or takes hold, as the bit is always movable so the horse cannot take hold as easily as they could with a fixed cheek. This bit is also useful for gaining contact as the movable mouthpiece enables the bit to fit the mouth, contour the tongues natural position and sit comfortably.