SmoothRide Loose Ring Snaffle
SmoothRide bits are made of stainless steel bits that have been sanded down for horses comfort.
This bit features a curved mouthpiece as well as cleverly designed lozenge with a copper roller which continues along the anatomical shape of the bit. The curvature in this bit creates a mild tongue relief if worn in the classic way.
The loose ring, eggbutt, elevator and gag bits of this line can be used “upside down” to provide mild bar relief and give you a hint whether your horse prefers more pressure to be directed towards the center or the side of the tongue above bars.
We find this to be a great starter bit and a less expensive alternative to other premium bits as it is versatile, generally well accepted and tends to take up less space in the horse’s mouth without being unnecessarily harsh than many other alternatives.
We find that horses that resist the flat links often seen in classic double jointed snaffles tend to like the smoothness of this bit.
This bit features a loose ring cheekpiece which enables the bit to move more in the horses mouth. This facilitates a subtler, more precise communication and is great for horses that are more advanced in their training or those preferring a less subtle signal from the bit.
We recommend sizing up quarter size and using bit guards if necessary with this cheek piece.
Mouthpiece thickness: 4.75" and above - 15mm ; up to 4.5" - 12mm
Choose options
Smoothride Mouthpiece
Loose Ring Cheekpiece
Stainless Steel
Dressage Legal?
| USEF Dressage | EC Dressage | FEI Dressage | EC Eventing Dressage | USEA Dressage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Customer Reviews
Smoothride loose ring snaffle. Size 5”
I tried multiple bits with my filly over the winter and had yet to find one that I really liked and that she went well in. She’s only 3, so she’s obviously going through a lot of changes in her mouth. She really likes this bit and is now starting to accept contact. I like that this bit is very similar to the Fager bits without the crazy price tag!
This bit was well received by my horse. I like how light it is. It fits more like a 5.5. I bought a 5.75 as per notes on the site. The only negative I can share is that the photos make it look prettier than it is. But overall, this is a very good product.