snaffle in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

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Snaffle bits commonly have a single jointed mouthpiece and act with a nutcracker effect on the bars, tongue and occasionally roof of the mouth.
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To do so, the rider may place two reins on the snaffle.
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The other parts of the bit are the bit rings on a snaffle bit, and the shanks on a curb bit.
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Bits are also simple, with riders usually using a classic snaffle bit, either a dee-ring, eggbutt, or full cheek design.
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This allows for the bit to be used as a normal snaffle, with gag action used only when needed.
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A bit is a snaffle because it creates direct pressure without leverage on the mouth.
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Direct pressure snaffle bits have no shanks, instead they have a single bit ring.
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Except for the upper levels, where a double bridle is permitted, horses may only be ridden in snaffle bits.
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Unlike a snaffle bit, the curb rein can amplify the rein pressure several times over, depending on the geometry and length of the shank.
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A thin or rough-surfaced snaffle, used harshly, can damage a horse's mouth.
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