Apple Mouth Port Snaffle
The Apple Mouth Port Snaffle is designed for horses that may benefit from additional tongue room and a mobile loose-ring cheekpiece. Its ported mouthpiece creates more space for the tongue while directing greater pressure towards the bars of the mouth.
The 65mm loose rings provide a mild, direct action and allow the mouthpiece to move independently within the horse’s mouth. This mobility gives the horse greater freedom to adjust and position the bit while encouraging responsive communication through the reins.
Made from soft, non-toxic plastic with a pleasant apple scent, the 20mm mouthpiece offers an alternative to a traditional metal surface. Copper sockets reinforce the mouthpiece holes for improved wear resistance, while the stainless steel rings provide reliable durability during regular riding.
Key Features
- Ported mouthpiece provides additional room for the tongue
- Directs greater pressure towards the bars of the mouth
- Loose-ring cheekpiece provides a mild, mobile action
- Allows the horse greater freedom to position the bit
- Soft, non-toxic synthetic mouthpiece
- Pleasant apple scent may encourage acceptance
- Copper-reinforced mouthpiece holes
- Durable stainless steel loose rings
- Suitable for regular training and riding
Specifications
- Bit type: Loose-ring snaffle
- Mouthpiece style: Ported
- Mouthpiece material: Soft, non-toxic plastic
- Mouthpiece scent: Apple
- Mouthpiece thickness: 20mm
- Ring type: Loose ring
- Ring size: 65mm
- Ring material: Stainless steel
- Mouthpiece reinforcement: Copper sockets
Fitting and Safety Advice
Ported bits must be correctly sized and fitted to suit the horse’s individual mouth conformation. Ensure the port provides adequate tongue room without creating unwanted pressure elsewhere in the mouth.
Loose rings should have sufficient clearance from the lips to minimise the risk of pinching. Bit guards may be considered where appropriate, but they can affect the overall fit and should be included when determining the required bit size.
Seek advice from a qualified bit fitter or experienced equestrian professional if you are unsure about suitability. Inspect the mouthpiece, copper sockets and rings before every ride, and replace the bit if it becomes deeply chewed, cracked, rough or damaged.
Always check current competition rules before use, as permitted mouthpiece materials and port designs vary between disciplines.
Care Instructions
Rinse the bit thoroughly with clean water after each use to remove saliva and debris. Mild soap may be used when required. Dry completely before storage and avoid harsh chemicals, excessive heat and prolonged direct sunlight.
Quick Answer
The Apple Mouth Port Snaffle is a loose-ring synthetic bit designed to provide additional tongue room and a mobile feel. Its ported mouthpiece directs pressure towards the bars, while the loose rings allow the horse greater freedom to position the bit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ported mouthpiece do?
The port creates additional space for the horse’s tongue and shifts more of the rein pressure towards the bars of the mouth. Correct fitting is important because every horse has different tongue, bar and palate conformation.
What is the benefit of loose rings?
Loose rings allow the mouthpiece to move independently and provide a more mobile feel than fixed cheeks. This gives the horse greater freedom to adjust the position of the bit within its mouth.
Which horses may suit the Apple Mouth Port Snaffle?
It may suit horses that prefer additional tongue room, a synthetic mouthpiece or the mobility of loose rings. Suitability depends on the horse’s mouth conformation, sensitivity, training and response to ported mouthpieces.
What are the bit’s measurements?
The ported mouthpiece is 20mm thick, and the stainless steel loose rings measure 65mm in diameter.
Can the synthetic mouthpiece be chewed?
Yes. Some horses may chew synthetic mouthpieces. Inspect the bit before every use and replace it if the surface becomes deeply marked, rough, cracked or otherwise damaged.
