The Wilkie snaffle

[[ the simple jointed eggbutt or loose-ring snaffle has been largely superseded in showing circles by more sophisticated alternatives. the designed peter wilkinson of flyde saddlery is one bit that proving popular especially lead-rein and first ridden classes. suitability this where cheekpieces reins are attached to half-moon sections at top bottom ring endlessly discussed. appears have an action similar a gag but its designer emphatically denies case. exerts leverage on poll which helps small child bring pony head so it completely opposite raises maintains peter. think ordinary mild bad hands far from mild. children cannot keep their still rising trot each stride gets jabbed mouth pinched nipped snaffle. my acts when pulled providing safety margin around before there any mouth. jumping enables down can measure well fence if left behind doesn suffer. consider mildest bits you get being short-cut prevents spoiling ponies mouths. who also plenty first-hand experience call. he rode as involved with show for than years his grandchildren. respected bsps judge ponies. ]]