Eggbutt Bit
Most common in the Hunter disciplines
The eggbutt is a common multi-discipline style of cheek piece for snaffle bits. The eggbutt snaffle minimizes problems that can arise with the loose ring snaffl. The loose ring can pinch the edges of the horse’s mouth, and doesn’t provide much lateral stabilization. By flaring out the ends of the mouthpiece and joining the rings with flush swivel joints above and below where the lips contact the edge of the bit, the eggbutt can be a more comfortable alternative for many horses.