Dress up your bridle with an all-new bit design from Downunder Horsemanship. We’re now offering Clinton’s signature snaffle bits with roo Conchos. The snaffle bits come in blackened steel with silver trim, and the Conchos add class and let others know the brand you trust.
Clinton uses a snaffle bit on all his horses and recommends a snaffle bit when performing the exercises from his training kits. Remember: Training your horse is the key to success, not the bits, spurs or other training aids you use. These items are designed to enhance the cues you give your horse. All of Clinton’s bits are made from sweet-iron and are designed to rust, so make sure to keep them oiled. Bits are available in smooth, twisted or square, and a Tom Thumb.
Smooth Mouth Snaffle
This combination of a D-ring and O-ring bit eliminates problems associated with an O-ring bit – the tendency for the bit to pinch the horse due to play within the joints. Copper inlay causes the horse to salivate more and tastes sweeter. It’s a well-balanced, comfortable bit that is good for starting young horses and for use as the horse’s training advances.
Twisted Mouth or Square Mouth Snaffle
With the same great features as Clinton’s smooth mouth snaffle, these bits offer more leverage to make a horse feel uncomfortable for leaning on the bit. A good choice for a horse that has developed some bad habits, both bits may be used as an alternative to a smooth mouth snaffle. The twisted mouth is a step up from the smooth, while the square mouth is the most severe of the three bits. Once the horse is responding well and is light, you’ll go back to using the smooth snaffle.
Tom Thumb Snaffle
The shanks of this bit curve backwards, creating a nice, lifting effect when the reins are picked up. It signals to the horse’s mouth less abruptly than a straight shank bit. It’s a good transitional bit for riding one-handed.
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