D Ring Snaffles

Shop for a D-ring snaffle bit that works best for your horse with a variety of mouthpiece styles to choose from. Named after the “D” shaped cheek piece, the D-ring snaffle is one of the most popular bits, especially in the Hunter ring.

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Schneiders® Twisted Wire D Ring Bit
. Original price: $94.99
. Final price: $64.99
Up to 31% off
The twisted wire mouthpiece offers a greater amount of control for tougher horses. This bit applies pressured directly to the tongue and bars. The D rings feature slots to attach curb hooks and curb chain which will allow for various leverage options. • Stainless Steel
• Rings: 3 ½”
• Mouth: 5”
• Bit diameter: 11mm
• Curb hooks and...
Schneiders® Slow Twist D Ring Snaffle Bit
. Original price: $74.99
. Final price: $49.99
Up to 33% off
The Schneiders® Slow Twist D Ring Snaffle Bit features the same classic design as the Hunter Dee with the added "bite" of a twisted mouth. This bit is great for the horse that is a little tough at the corners of his mouth. • Slow twist mouthpiece sends a stronger, clearer signal
• Lightens the pressure required for horse to...
Myler Ported Barrel D Ring Bit
. Original price: $159.99
. Final price: $159.99
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This bit features an upward curve and jointed barrel in center to place downward pressure on top of bars, providing some palate pressure but no tongue pressure. Bit turns solid when asking for a stop. Copper inlay to encourage salivation to keep mouth soft. Hooks on dees to attach headstall and reins. A very mild mouthpiece that works well for...
Schneiders® Brian Isbell D Ring Snaffle Bit
. Original price: $94.99
. Final price: $64.99
Up to 31% off
• Nicely balanced to give riders a softer, more controlled feel of the mouth
• 3 1/2” stainless steel racing dees and 2 strand twisted wire mouth
• Applies pressure directly to the tongue and the bars of the mouth
• Mouth: 5”
• Bit diameter: 8mm
Schneiders® Rubber D Ring Snaffle Bit with Hooks
. Original price: $79.99
. Final price: $54.99
Up to 31% off
Rubber Snaffles are great for young and sensitive mouthed horses. It allows them a softer surface to chew on and may alleviate anxiousness that some horses have with metal bits. • Stainless steel Dees with slots to offer leverage options
• Stainless steel mouth is encased in molded soft, pliable rubber
• Puts pressure on the corners of the mouth...
Schneiders® 3/8" Curved Snaffle D-Ring 5" mouth
. Original price: $74.99
. Final price: $49.99
Up to 33% off
• 5" copper inlaid mouth
• Stainless Steel
• No hooks
Schneiders® Curved Twisted Wire Hunter D-Ring
. Original price: $64.99
. Final price: $44.99
Up to 30% off
Curved twisted wire mouth puts pressure on the bars allowing more tongue relief, while the copper mouthpeice promotes salivation and increases sensitivity. • Stainless steel
• Copper mouthpeice
• 3 3/4" D-ring cheek
• Bit diameter: 1/4"
• 5" mouth
The Sanft German Silver Curved Mouth Hunter D-Ring Bit with Lozenge brings together traditional Hunter Ring elegance and gentle design. Its flatter, bean-shaped lozenge lies smoothly against the horse's tongue for more comfortable contact, while the curved mouthpiece encourages relaxation and responsiveness. With a polished D-ring profile and horse-friendly materials, this bit is as refined as it is functional. •...
Schneiders® Smooth Barrel D-Ring Bit
. Original price: $59.99
. Final price: $39.99
Up to 33% off
This Smooth Barrel D-Ring Bit is a great bit for horses and riders of all ages and skill levels. A good bit to introduce as a first bit to young horses. Slightly curved smooth mouthpiece alleviates some tongue pressure and allows the horse to swallow freely. Pressure is also applied to the bars of the mouth. • Stainless steel
•...
Metalab® Flexi Soft Mullen D-Ring Snaffle Bit
. Original price: $79.99
. Final price: $79.99
The Metalab® Flexi Soft Mullen D-Ring Snaffle Bit is the ideal choice for young or sensitive-mouthed horses. With a soft polyurethane molded mouthpiece and classic D-ring cheeks, this gentle snaffle provides steady contact without harshness. Its flexible design and mild action make it a go-to bit for everyday schooling and early training. • Level 1 finish in durable stainless steel...
Korsteel Soft Rubber Mouth Jointed Dee Ring Snaffle Bit
. Original price: $41.99
. Final price: $41.99
The Soft Rubber Mouth Jointed Dee Ring Snaffle Bit is a gentle yet practical choice for riders seeking a comfortable experience for their horse. This bit features a Dee ring design, which perfectly compromises an eggbutt and a full cheek snaffle, providing stability and safety while preventing the pinching at the corners of the mouth. The rubber mouthpiece enhances the...
EquiFit Essential BitTape
. Original price: $25
. Final price: $25
This bit tape is a new approach to a long-trusted training aid! It’s a discreet and comfortable silicone wrap that helps prevent bit-pinching while creating a gentle feel that horses love. You can use it in many ways, including aiding in bit repair by creating a smooth surface on chewed-up bits, softening the bit for sensitive horses, or as an...
JP Korsteel Stainless Steel French Link Hunter Dee Ring Snaffle Bit
. Original price: $49.99
. Final price: $49.99
This French-link hunter dee-ring snaffle bit is a mild bit thoughtfully designed to prioritize comfort and communication. It features a gently curved mouthpiece that minimizes the traditional "nutcracker" effect, significantly reducing pressure on the tongue and mouth bars while avoiding contact with the palate. This design promotes relaxation and salivation, encouraging a more responsive and content horse. The D-ring design...
JP Korsteel Stainless Steel Hunter Dee Ring Snaffle Bit
. Original price: $39.99
. Final price: $39.99
This Hunter D-Ring snaffle bit features a curved mouthpiece to reduce the "nutcracker" action and to alleviate pressure on the tongue and bars of the mouth. Prevents contact with the roof of the horses mouth. Allows for effective communication between horse and rider whilst encouraging relaxation and salivation. A Dee ring cheek compromises between an eggbutt and a full cheek...
JP Korsteel Stainless Steel Regular Dee Ring Snaffle Bit
. Original price: $39.99
. Final price: $39.99
This D-ring snaffle bit is made of hand-polished stainless steel with 3" dee rings. It's curved to reduce the "nutcracker" action and to alleviate pressure on the tongue and bars of the mouth. It allows for effective communication between horse and rider whilst encouraging relaxation and salivation. Dee ring compromises between an eggbutt and a full-cheek snaffle, preventing pinching at...
Korsteel Stainless Steel Waterford Hunter Dee Ring Snaffle Bit
. Original price: $54.99
. Final price: $54.99
This D-ring Waterford snaffle bit is made up of multiple ball links, making it flexible in all directions. It molds to your horse's mouth, offering even pressure and natural movement. It encourages soft contact while discouraging fixing and leaning on the forehand. Dee ring compromises between an eggbutt and a full-cheek snaffle, preventing pinching at the corners of the mouth...

D-Ring Snaffle Bits for Horses

D-ring snaffle bits are some of the most popular styles of bits for English riders. There’s even a Western D-Ring Snaffle style that’s often used for Hunter Under Saddle riders on the Western circuit. The D-Ring Snaffle gets its name from the “D” shaped cheek piece that has a hinged cheek connecting to the mouthpiece. This allows more lateral control when turning and steering without being harsh. D-Ring Snaffles can come with a variety of mouthpiece styles making them a great choice for many riders.

Frequently Asked Questions About D-Ring Snaffle Bits

What are D-Ring Snaffle bits used for?

The D-Ring Snaffle bit is used for both English and Western horses as a popular style of bit that can come in a wide variety of mouthpieces. The cheek pieces are in the shape of the letter “D”, with a hinge connecting the mouthpiece to the cheeks. This allows for more lateral control along the sides of your horse’s mouth without pinching the horse’s lips.

What is the difference between a Loose Ring and a D-Ring Snaffle?

The difference between a loose ring snaffle and a D-Ring Snaffle bit is that the D-Ring Snaffle has hinged cheekpieces that form a “D” shape, while a Loose Ring bit is a smooth ring that slides in a full circle through the mouthpiece.

What's the difference between an Eggbutt and D-ring snaffle?

A D-Ring Snaffle bit is different from an Eggbutt Snaffle bit in that it has straighter sides on the cheek piece that sits up against the horse’s mouth, giving the rider more lateral control when steering. Both bits stay stable in the horse’s mouth and can have different types of mouthpiece styles.

Want to learn more about snaffle bits? Check out Horse Bits 101: What is a Snaffle Bit?

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