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.
Twisted wire snaffle bit.
Firstly the thinner a mouthpiece is the more severe it is.
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It usually consists of a bit mouthpiece with a ring on either side which acts with direct pressure and normally does not have a shank common on curb bits.
It is used to lighten the response when horse hangs heavy on the 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 snaffles are more severe than regular jointed snaffles.
This bit is fine tuning and works on the tongue corners and lips of the horse s mouth.
The twisted wire snaffle bits should not be used for an extended time.
Twisted wire snaffles are available in slow twist snaffle double twist and dog bone styles made from a few different material options.
This bit is made of twisted wire or metal.
Western twisted bits for fine tuning an experienced horse.
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.
Secondly the fact that the wire is twisted makes it strong across the bars and tongue of the horse s mouth.
Twisted wire snaffle bits are used on western riding bits barrel racing bits and english horse bits.
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A twisted wire bit is usually used on a more polished horse if they have become dull and heavy in the hands.
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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.
It only requires a light touch to activate.
So by definition this wire snaffle is very severe.
The ridges caused by the twisting make pressure points on the bars of the mouth.
They are frequently used to polish or sensitize a horse.
This is considered a refinement or correction bit when the horse has lost respect for their regular bit.
The twisted wire tenders the tongue and corners of the horse s mouth.
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The twist in the wire is a bit sharper than a smooth bit making the tongue and lips more responsive.
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Snaffle bits snaffle bits are one of the the most common type of bit used especially in the english riding disciplines.
A wire snaffle is rarely used as an every day bit.
The single twist wire snaffle is a very severe bit for two reasons.
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It can be a very aggressive bit if used by an inexperienced or heavy handed rider.
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