LOOP RING (WILKIE) FRENCH LINK SNAFFLE

The loop ring Willkie style French link snaffle bit is a very popular bit for ponies in need of extra brakes. The Willkie snaffle has an action similar to a continental, utilizing pressure on the poll and raising the bit in the horses mouth to achieve additional control with resorting to a stronger mouthpiece. The loop ring applies this action but to a milder degree, and with a much neater cheek, which is why it has found such favor for use on ponies that need something more than a snaffle. The French link mouthpiece lays across the tongue and prevents the bit jabbing the roof of the mouth, making it ideal for horses that dislike the action of a single joint or have a large tongue or small mouth.

• Very popular bit for ponies that need some extra brakes
• Similar action to the continental but less so, and without the bulky cheek pieces
• French link softens the action- good for ponies that tend to throw their heads up in a jointed bit
• Bit strength: Moderate