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Customer Reviews for Nathe Loose Ring Snaffle

Nathe Loose Ring Snaffle

For more than 20 years, Nathe has developed and manufactured synthetic bits. The bits are manufactured in Germany and come with a tear and safety (steel core) guarantee. 2cm thick with 6cm?stainless steel rings. Please note, because this product is handmade, it is possible for some slight variations in size.
Average Customer Rating:
4.875 out of 5
4.9
 out of 
5
(8 Reviews) 7
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Rating breakdown 8 reviews
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
8 of 8(100%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Nathe Loose Ring Snaffle
Review 1 for Nathe Loose Ring Snaffle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best Bit!

May 23, 2013
ByEvent4ever
fromCharlotte, NC
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"MY OTTB LOVES this bit. She is a baby fresh off the track and was avoiding contact in every snaffle/happy mouth I used. This bit solved that problem and she is now happy to accept contact! Although these bits are pricey you will NOT be disappointed. They are wonderful."
Review 2 for Nathe Loose Ring Snaffle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Buy!

October 26, 2012
ByAmina
fromVirginia
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Absolutely ADORE this bit. Recommended by my trainer for my green broke horse who I started with a full cheek snaffle. We both much prefer this and I am so pleased!! I have since started riding lots of horses in this bit and it is really holding up nicely! Only slightly annoying thing is that grass gets really easily stuck in between the ring and the rubber which can be annoying to clean. Overall, a great buy and well worth the money!! This bit will last you forever!"
Review 3 for Nathe Loose Ring Snaffle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

My sensitive horse LOVES this bit!

July 31, 2012
Bycrayon
fromUSA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I'll never go back to a hard bit. I've had my Nathe for about a year and a half now. It doesn't get many bite marks when I have it adjusted correctly. When I had it up too high it was a problem. My sensitive mare willingly moves up into the contact with this bit, which she had a hard time doing with harder mouthpieces, including a Happy Mouth. It's ready to be replaced now, but what can you expect for a soft rubber bit? I'm going to buy another one, and when that needs replacing, I'll buy another one, and so on. :)
I also emailed USEF because I want to start showing in Dressage. I was told that this bit IS Dressage legal, up through the 4th level. It is only illegal above 4th level."
Review 4 for Nathe Loose Ring Snaffle
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

good product

May 25, 2011
ByAbbygal
fromCalifornia
Expertise:Expert
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
"I bought this bit for my mare who likes to suck back behind the bit at times. She has a sensitive mouth and does not like jointed bits. I normally ride her in a mullen mouth with a port for tongue relief. Since this is not dressage legal, I was happy to find a mullen mouth bit that has slight tongue relief and is legal for showing. Overall, I am happy with this product."
Review 5 for Nathe Loose Ring Snaffle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Nathe

April 2, 2011
ByMPHP
fromjackson wy
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
2 of 5
2 of 5
"while this bit is very well made it is easy for the horse to bite through the soft rubber. this bit is expensive to have to replace often. but the horse goes well in it and it has become our bit of choice"
Review 6 for Nathe Loose Ring Snaffle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Pick Nathe over Happy Mouth!

July 18, 2010
ByPonyStrides
fromBay Area, California
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Nathe bits are considerably better quality than Happy Mouth. They do not break down or fall victim to biting or chewing. They will last you for years.
These bits are perfect for finished horses, soft-mouthed horses and horses that curl or hide behind the bit.
These are worth the extra $$$"
Review 7 for Nathe Loose Ring Snaffle
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

What a difference!

August 27, 2009
ByVTHorsemom
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Great solution for a horse with a sensitive mouth. He rides relaxed and responsive."
Ratings-Only Reviews for Nathe Loose Ring Snaffle
Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Would recommend? Yes 1 out of 1
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5