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Bit size is a more crucial measurement than most people think. Measuring the width from lip to lip on your horse, and adding ¼" to get the proper measurement for your bit."

For a jointed bit, the bit should be approximately ¼" larger than the mouth. For a non-jointed bit, you can use the exact mouth size or up to ¼" larger.

SNAFFLE VS. CURB BIT
Snaffle bits are those that do not have shanks like a curb bit, but instead have rings on the side. These rings put pressure on the sides of the horse's mouth while the mouthpiece, which is usually a broken design, puts pressure on the horse's mouth. Because of the lack of shanks, the snaffle bit is a more gentle bit if used properly. Shanks on a bit multiply the pressure that the rider puts on the reins. Without shanks, the snaffle bit delivers the exact amount of pressure the rider uses.

When your snaffle is adjusted properly, you'll see a wrinkle in the corner of your horse's mouth, on each side. If you see several wrinkles and she opens her mouth, the bit is too high. Snaffles need to be higher in the mouth than curbs, because when they are adjusted lower, they can bang on the horse's teeth AND they make it easy for them to put their tongue over the bit, which is NOT comfortable.

It should go through her mouth from side to side and (when it's held straight across) leave about a quarter inch of space on each side of her mouth. The other thing you need to think about is whether it fits the INSIDE of her mouth. If she has a low palate or a thick tongue, as so many horses do, your horse may not ever be comfortable in a single-joint snaffle.

How To Measure Your Horse's/Mule's Mouth For Bit Size:
Get a friend to help you do this...take a piece of string and pull it straight across the inside of the horse's mouth where the intended bit will lay. Use a marking pen to make a mark on each side where is comes out of his mouth. Measure between the two marks and add 1/2" to your measurement. This will allow 1/4" clearance on each side of his mouth for a comfortable bit.