Greg Darnall Bits – Snaffles

Special Snaffle Bits for a Lighter, More Responsive Horse

Nothing feels better than a horse that is light and responsive. Here are some specially designed snaffles that will help your horse develop that light mouth.

These are the designs used and endorsed by almost every top performance horse trainer. They are second to none.

The bits are arranged on this page with the mildest snaffles listed first. Read Larry Trocha's Horse Training Tips newsletter which details how and when to use the different types of snaffle bits.

Specially designed snaffles that produce good results

Standard Sweet-Iron

This is the colt starting bit of choice. The 7/16" sweet-iron mouthpiece is inlaid with strips of copper to produce a taste that horses like. The O-ring and flange at the end of the bars is a NO-PINCH design.

For horses that are a little too heavy in the 7/16" mouthpiece, I suggest the smaller diameter 3/8" mouthpiece.

For best results, use occasionally with our German martingale.

7/16" Mouthpiece $49.00

3/8" Mouthpiece $49.00

Thin Smooth-Wire, O-Ring Snaffle Highly Recommended

This is my favorite schooling bit. Great to use when your horse is too heavy in a standard snaffle. The thin, smooth-wire mouthpiece offers increased “sensitivity” without being abrasive. Used primarily for teaching better stops, collection and flexion. For best results, use occasionally with our German martingale.

$49.00

Standard Twisted-Wire, O-Ring Snaffle

One or two rides with this bit is usually enough to lighten most horses up. As soon as the horse starts responding the way you want, go back to your regular snaffle.

$49.00

Thin Twisted-Wire, O-Ring Snaffle

This is what to use when you’re riding a heavy-mouthed horse that refuses to lighten up. It'll get good results with just about any dull mouthed horse. The 1/8” diameter mouthpiece has enough “bite” to get the job done. The horse should be ridden with this bit for several days or until he gets light. Then, you should go back to a regular or thin smooth-wire snaffle.

For best results, use with our German martingale.

$49.00

Note: Be sure you are using the right type of reins & headstalls with these snaffles.