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snaffle bit 
Bit composed of a mouth and two side rings; it lifts the horse’s head and is used only in combination with a curb bit.
rein ring
Round part attached to the end of the mouth; the snaffle rein is attached to it.
jointed mouth
Part composed of two articulated bars that is placed in the horse’s mouth; it is controlled by the reins to steer the animal.
full cheek snaffle bit with toggles
Bit whose mouth has toggles, which make the horse relax its jaws.
toggles
Metal chains that hang from the middle of the mouth; the horse tends to play with these parts, which makes it relax its jaws.
egg butt snaffle bit
Bit composed of two fixed oval rings; it is designed to prevent injury to the corners of the horse’s mouth.
full cheek snaffle bit
Mouth with two side bars preventing the rings from entering the horse’s mouth, while relaying clear signals through the reins.
rubber snaffle bit
Bit made up of a straight mouth, which is covered with rubber; it is softer than steel and reduces the pressure of the bit on the horse’s mouth.
