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Downunder Horsemanship Sweet Iron Snaffle Bit
Clinton uses a snaffle bit on all his horses, and recommends riding in a snaffle bit when performing the exercises from the Method. Snaffle bits encourage lateral flexion, and lateral flexion is the key to vertical flexion. In other words, the softer you can get your horse from side to side, the softer he’ll be when you pick up on two reins and ask him to give to the bit vertically.
Clinton’s Snaffle Bit is a combination of a D- and O-ring and has a 5-inch mouthpiece that’s 3/8″ thick with 3-inch rings. Because of its design, it will not pinch the corners of the horse’s mouth like many other snaffle bits do. The bit is made of sweet iron, which encourages the horse to salivate. This keeps your horse’s mouth soft and more responsive to your rein cues during training sessions.
The Snaffle Bit comes in three styles: Smooth, Twisted and Square.
Smooth
If you have a horse that is light in your hands, choose a smooth snaffle.
Square
For a horse that leans on the bit, use a twisted or square mouth snaffle to make leaning uncomfortable.
Twisted
Once the horse responds to the square or twisted snaffle, go back to the smooth snaffle.
Horsetrainer
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025
Exactly as advertised. A very good product.
J C
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024
Just as described. Shipping took longer than expected, but overall very satisfied. Would purchase again.
Brian Becker
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
Some people have mentioned that the bit got rusty. I have a Clinton Anderson sweet iron smooth snaffle and was at first put off when it rusted. What I didn't know at the time is that sweet iron is intended to rust. The rusting of the sweet iron is actually beneficial as it encourages horses to salivate, which helps the bit sit more comfortably in their mouth. The rust also creates a sweet taste that horses enjoy.
Shannon
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
My horses love this bit! Easy to get collection but yet not too harsh for the horse.
Real Customer
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
Too expensive. Low quality. Rusted. It’s a shame because it is cute.
Angela Taylor
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2023
Clinton Anderson products have never failed me . So far have been impressed with everything I have purchased
Michelle Rogers
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2023
The bit started out nice looking and now it’s all rusted. I didn’t expect it to look pristine after using it but I didn’t think it would rust. Typically, I love Clinton Anderson products but didn’t care for this one.
Kecia Morris
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
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