HorseChannel's Online Bit Guide: Eggbutt Snaffle

HorseChannel’s Online Bit Guide: Eggbutt Snaffle

Eggbutt Snaffle: This oddly named snaffle does indeed resemble the oval shape of an egg. Unlike a loose ring snaffle, the eggbutt will not rotate in a horse’s mouth; it’s fixed. Though mouthpieces may vary, the eggbutt is generally viewed as a mild to moderate snaffle.

Several decades ago, the eggbutt was the bit of choice for show hunters.
Horses with thin skin or sensitive mouths respond well to eggbutts, as the bit rings will not pinch or abrade the lips or corners of the mouth.
The eggbutt’s oval shape aids somewhat in turning a horse, though not nearly to the effect of a full-cheek or D-ring.

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September 22, 2011 at 9:41 am
thanks for all the information that you put in your articles.
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December 12, 2011 at 7:12 am
It's alway interesting to learn about more bits. I use this kind.
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October 4, 2013 at 8:47 am
Thanks SO much for all of the information on bits! It really helps me decide which one to get for my horse that has not yet used a bit...this helps me pick a mild bit that I wanted, but couldn't figure out how to know which on was mild, and which one wasn't. :-)
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June 2, 2014 at 3:46 pm
Great info on bits!! Honestly saved me a headache when looking for an English bit for my newly transitioned horse from western riding.