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Watch LessonSnaffle Link Lock Up
Our Snaffle is a popular bit due to the curved mouthpiece which distributes pressure more evenly over tongue and bars and reduces the nutcracker action. Adding the link in the middle softens the squeezing action of the Snaffle. The lock up removes the nut cracker action of the conventional snaffle link, meaning it will bear less pressure on the horse’s bars. The Lock Up is therefore a softer option, than a conventional snaffle link.
Bombers subtle innovations make this bit far more acceptable than the traditional counterparts.
Pressure Rating
Sizing
Type | Cheekpiece | Type | Mouthpiece | Sizing |
Fixed |  | 2-Break |  | x+10 |
Fixed & Loose |  | 2-Break | | x+10 |
Loose |  | 2-Break | | x+15 |
x= Size of horse mouth |
Functionality
The link in the Snaffle Link creates a smooth surface area over the tongue compared to a standard Snaffle where the rings would create a pressure point on the tongue. The link helps to soften the squeezing pressure on the bars. The Lock in the centre link allows the mouthpiece to retain the correct shape in the horses mouth. Pressure descends onto the bars and due to the mouthpiece being a semi-broken mouthpiece, it will hinder creating a squeeze on the bars – the extra piece of metal that has been added prevents the mouthpiece from folding backwards therefore creating little, to no squeeze on the bars. The Snaffle Link is curved to soften bar pressure and squeeze on the bars, by spreading pressure over a larger surface area. The Sweet Iron material was chosen as a metal option as it oxidizes. Oxidization encourages salivation and acceptance of the mouthpiece. The semi-broken, Snaffle Link Lock Up, has limited movement.
Lifetime Guarantee
The Bombers Lifetime Guarantee does extend to include the Snaffle Link.
Product Care
Wash and dry bit after every use, store in a dry area.
Specializations
Adding the Lock Up removes the nut cracker action of the conventional snaffle and elliptical, meaning less pressure on the bars.
