Eggbutt snaffle – lozenge and jointed mouthpieces
An eggbutt snaffle has fixed rings connected to the mouthpiece, creating a steadier position than a loose ring and reducing movement between the cheek and mouthpiece.
Compare straight, single- and double-jointed mouthpieces, materials and sizes. No eggbutt design is automatically the mildest; anatomy, thickness, shape and correct fit must be considered together.
Touch Leather Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Falcon Sweet iron Eggbutt 135 mm (5¼")
Ice Rubber Eggbutt 135 mm (5¼")
Limited Sweet iron Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Snowman Leather Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Spirit Titanium Eggbutt 125 mm (5")
Royal Sweet iron Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Bella Sweet iron Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Carlo Sweet iron Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Totilas Titanium Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Zack Titanium Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Bonfire Titanium Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Rembrandt Titanium Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Rubin Titanium Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Comet Sweet iron Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Dakota Sweet iron Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Valentino Sweet iron Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Boss Leather Eggbutt 135 mm (5¼")
Diva Rubber Loose rings 145 mm (5¾")
Baily Rubber Eggbutt 145 mm (5¾")
Blue Stainless steel Loose rings 145 mm (5¾")
What is an eggbutt snaffle?
The rings are fixed to the mouthpiece, creating a steadier lateral position than loose rings and reducing the risk of pinching at the corners of the mouth.
Action and selection
Fixed rings help centre the mouthpiece and provide some lateral support. No mouthpiece is automatically the mildest; tongue room, bars, palate, teeth, thickness and shape must be assessed together.
Fit and safety
The mouthpiece should sit centrally without pinching or excessive sideways movement. Check the mouth, wear and the rules applicable to your discipline. Overall action depends on mouthpiece, fit, rein use and the individual horse.
Read the complete guide: Eggbutt snaffle – action, fit and mouthpieces.