The Stubben Easy Control Loose Ring Snaffle Double Broken Bit is a specialised '2-in1' training bit. It behaves like a soft snaffle during light contact but locks into a rigid bar the moment the horse pulls or resists, providing momentary, maximum control without relying on harsh levers.
Key Specifications:
- Premium, hand-polished stainless steel (rust-resistant, tasteless, and completely nickel-free).
- Mouthpiece Thickness: Standard 16mm profile.
- Cheek Ring Dimensions: 70mm loose rings.
How it Works:
- The "Lock-Up" Action: Under light, giving rein contact, the mouthpiece operates exactly like a standard double-jointed (double broken) water snaffle, draping flexibly over the tongue. However, if the horse pulls heavily forward or leans against the hands, the internal link hinges lock together. The bit instantly transforms into a rigid mullen mouth/straight bar.
- Self-Learning Effect: Rather than the rider having to actively yank or pull back, the horse hits a rigid wall of its own making when it tries to brace. Experts refer to this as a "self-learning" loop; many strong horses quickly realize that pulling triggers the rigid bar, causing them to back off and regulate their own stride.
- Instant Pressure Drop: The exact microsecond the horse yields or the rider relaxes their fingers, the internal mechanism unlocks instantly, reverting the mouthpiece back to a soft, flexible snaffle state.
- Double Jointed Benefits: When flexible, the double-broken design ensures that pressure remains distributed evenly across the bars and tongue, completely bypassing the roof-of-the-mouth "nutcracker" pinch associated with single joints.
Because this bit features a hidden locking mechanism that alters its rigidity on demand, it is generally not legal for Dressage under British Dressage (BD) and FEI rules, which mandate completely uniform, non-locking mouthpieces. However, it is highly approved (LPO approved) and massively popular for showjumping, cross-country, eventing and hacking strong horses or ponies