Snaffles are the most frequently used bits in the equestrian industry. But do you know the difference between the functioning of a ring snaffle (with loose rings) or an eggbut snaffle (with fixed rings)? The ring snaffle has loose and moving rings. The majority of the horses accept this bit well because of the position on the layers and the tongue. Because of the loose rings, your aid is conveyed indirectly. The eggbut snaffle is position stable in the corner of the horse’s mouth because of the fixed rings. Since the rings are not moving separately from each other, your aid is conveyed directly. The eggbut snaffle is popular for young horses.