Rubber Snaffle: The effect of a snaffle bit’s action is made milder when the mouthpiece is encased in rubber. The thick rubber material can be either pliable or hard. Some rubber snaffles include a faint taste that’s pleasant to horses. A few designs, created specifically for ponies, are available in colored rubber.
- Horses with light mouths often appreciate rubber snaffles.
- Rubber snaffles encourage green or sensitive horses to take hold of the bit.
- Regularly inspect rubber snaffles for signs of wear or chew marks.
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Not finished reading about all the bits, but something I really want to learn more about.