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• n  a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb
• v  get hold of or seize quickly and easily
• v  fit or restrain with a snaffle
  snaffle a horse

• Edward Pierce, master criminal, aims to snaffle 12,000 in old bullion bound for the British troops in the Crimea.
• At the call for the "slow gait," Teater gave a twist on the snaffle rein and Wing moved into a gliding, four-beat amble.
• Removed 132 cruel bits from horses' mouths, replaced them with free snaffle bits.

• snaffle bit
• snap up
• grab

News & Articles

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• Expo hosts 2013 championship horse show
  The finest horses and top exhibitors contend for the prestigious title of World Champion at the National Snaffle Bit Association's 2013 World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity.
  Aug. 11, 2013 - KJRH-TV Tulsa

Quotes

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• Gavin Crosisca in Melbourne Herald Sun
  He can play as a small defender, he could probably tag in midfield if he was needed or he could be that hard-chasing, tackling-type small forward that hopefully might snaffle a couple of goals,said Crosisca.
• Daniel Braid in Otago Daily Times
  The Africans got over the advantage a lot but when they got a bit thin on numbers, the Aussies had guys there to snaffle the ball, which is crucial at times,Braid said.
• Anne Main in This Is Hertfordshire
  Anne said: "I am extremely concerned about the creation of this new government body. Not only will it be able to act as a planning authority without reference to democratically elected Councilors, but it will also be able to unilaterally snaffle up...