HOPE'S BIT BLOG - All about horse bits! Hope's Bit Blog - Issue 3 | Page 2

Over time a bit
may cause
damage to a
horse’s tongue.

Especially if it
pinches and
causes pain.

Now answer these questions:
Ø Which one would you evade?
a) Jointed bit/nutcracker b) Straight bar
Ø Which one would you lean in to and come round in
the bridle?
a) Jointed bit/nutcracker b) Straight bar
Ø Which one would you preform great transitions in and
not throw your head?
a) Jointed bit/nutcracker b ) Straight bar
Ø Which one would you turn easily with?
a) Jointed bit/nutcracker b) Straight bar
Ø Which one would you halt with and not pull against?
a) Jointed bit/nutcracker b) Straight bar

Chances are you picked b) every time.
Why… because you know it will hurt much less.
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