What's a Wilkie Bit?

A Wilkie bits design allows a more straight line from rider hand to horses mouth, preserving directional control when compared to more aggressive leverage bits. These bits are built out of two pieces – the cheek pieces and the mouthpiece. The cheek pieces are where the magic happens.

Is a Wilkie bit strong?

Now though, the go-to bit for strong ponies is the Wilkie bit. ... It is one of the mildest curb bits as the shanks are short and there is minimal leverage. When the rein is applied and the D-rings rotate, the curb chain comes into contact with the horse's chin.

Is a Wilkie classed as a snaffle?

It's essentially a snaffle but with a little bit of leverage. I used one for a time on my warmblood that would bow behind the bit with too much leverage (the first ring on a gag was too much for him), but a snaffle was much too little.