The snaffle group are generally held to be the mildest group of bits, but this is not correct – some of the most vicious bits fall into the snaffle category, even the eggbut snaffle, one of the most widely used bits in the world can be quite severe. Snaffles do not generally put pressure on the poll or chin groove, but on the tongue, bars, lips and roof of the mouth. (Although used in conjunction with a kineton noseband any bit will apply pressure to the nose