Reinsman by Circle Y Reinsman Loose Ring Twisted Copper Snaffle Bit The Reinsman Loose Ring Twisted Copper Snaffle Bit is a popular choice among trainers and riders. It is classified as a Stage A bit, making it a great choice for starting horses or fine-tuning experienced ones. This loose ring snaffle bit is designed for direct reining with two hands and has non-leverage rings. The 3-inch stainless steel rings add weight to the bit, providing pre-signals to rein cues and enhancing communication between horse and rider. The mouthpiece is 5 inches wide and has a 3/8" diameter, made of twisted copper that encourages salivation and promotes a supple mouth response. The mullen relief design of the mouthpiece ensures even pressure across the bars and tongue to eliminate the nutcracker effect. Curb straps are recommended to prevent the bit from rotating or pulling through the horse's mouth when pressure is applied. Stage A bits are ideal for starting, training, or maintaining contact with horses. They feature non-leverage Loose Rings and Dee Rings, as well as mouthpiece diameters of 5/16" and above, allowing for direct reining. The Reinsman Loose Ring Twisted Copper Snaffle Bit is backed by a lifetime warranty and can be identified with the product style number BIT116. The Reinsman Loose Ring Twisted Copper Snaffle Bit is highly favored by both trainers and riders. As a Stage A bit, it's a great choice for starting horses, training, or maintaining steady contact. This loose ring snaffle bit is intended for direct reining with two hands and features non-leverage rings. The 3-inch stainless steel rings give the bit some weight, enhancing communication between horse and rider by providing pre-signals to rein cues. The mouthpiece, measuring 5 inches wide, has a 3/8" diameter and is constructed with twisted copper. The mullen relief design of the mouthpiece, which is found on all Reinsman snaffle mouthpieces, ensures even pressure across the bars and tongue to eliminate the nutcracker effect. The twisted copper of the mouthpiece naturally encourages salivation for the horse, which relaxes the horse's jaw and promotes a supple mouth response. Don't forget to shop our leather, nylon, and biothane curb straps to add to your new bit! Curb straps are an essential add on that helps prevent the bit from rotating or pulling through your horse's mouth when pressure is applied. When attaching the curb strap to your snaffle, it should be located in between the mouthpiece and your rein bit ends. Stage A bits are ideal for starting, training, or maintaining contact with horses. They feature non-leverage Loose Rings and Dee Rings, as well as mouthpiece diameters of 5/16" and above, allowing for direct reining. The Reinsman Loose Ring Twisted Copper Snaffle Bit is backed by a lifetime warranty and can be identified using the product style number BIT116. Reinsman Bit StagesStage A= These bits are great for starting horses, training, or maintaining steady contact. Aspects include direct reining, non-leverage Loose Rings and Dee Rings with mouthpiece diameters 5/16” and over.Stage B =Moving from Direct Reining to Neck Reining? Stage B is all about transition, with the introduction of leverage and curb pressure. Short Shanked bits and Half-Gags comprise Stage B.Stage C =Horses who respond well to poll pressure are in Stage C. Features include solid mouthpieces and cheek attachments, and swivel cheeks with jointed mouthpieces or low to medium portsStage D =Stage D is about refinement, subtle cues and quick communication. Characteristics include increased leverage, more sophisticated mouthpieces, and may also incorporate higher ports.Stage E =When your horse enters Stage E – he’s asking for some time with the Pros. Here tiny twists, very high ports, and highly complex mouthpieces are key components
