SmoothShape Loose Ring Snaffle

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SmoothShape bits are our take on the Waterford mouthpiece. SmoothShape bits are made of stainless steel bits that have been sanded down and polished for horses comfort. 

The classic Waterford is a bit that’s often used for correcting horse’s that lock their jaws or lean on the bit. The design typically include sharp or protruding links that make leaning uncomfortable for the horse.

Our take on the Waterford mouthpiece is that it need not be sharp or uncomfortable for the horse. The multiple links ensure that the bit is highly mobile and there is not much to “hang on to”.

We recommend this mouthpieces for horses that are heavy and unresponsive and need a highly mobile bit to achieve acceptance.

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