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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 251661" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>You have purchased an 'O-Ring' snaffle bit. The headstall and the reins attach to the 'O', and I am fairly certain that a chin strap is not used with this type of bit - at least I've never seen anyone use a chin strap with it. An O-Ring snaffle is generally used with young horses to teach responsiveness, bending, giving of the head, etc, due to the direct link between your hands and your horses mouth. It may not be the best choice for this particular horse because it tends to be a very 'gentle' (for lack of a better word) type of bit. It sounds like you are unfamiliar with this type of bit, so I am including the a link that explains how it works - no disrepect intended. You might want to consider looking into a moderate port curb bit with the shorter shanks for your horse - it may work better because it will give you more control, but not be harsh on your horses mouth. I don't know if you know this or not, but the longer the shanks the more pressure they put on your horses mouth so I would stay away from the longer shanks - they can really tear a horses mouth up. I hope this helps. </p><p></p><p> <a href="http://www.horsekeeping.com/horse_tack/bit_advice.htm" target="_blank">http://www.horsekeeping.com/horse_tack/bit_advice.htm</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 251661, member: 539"] You have purchased an 'O-Ring' snaffle bit. The headstall and the reins attach to the 'O', and I am fairly certain that a chin strap is not used with this type of bit - at least I've never seen anyone use a chin strap with it. An O-Ring snaffle is generally used with young horses to teach responsiveness, bending, giving of the head, etc, due to the direct link between your hands and your horses mouth. It may not be the best choice for this particular horse because it tends to be a very 'gentle' (for lack of a better word) type of bit. It sounds like you are unfamiliar with this type of bit, so I am including the a link that explains how it works - no disrepect intended. You might want to consider looking into a moderate port curb bit with the shorter shanks for your horse - it may work better because it will give you more control, but not be harsh on your horses mouth. I don't know if you know this or not, but the longer the shanks the more pressure they put on your horses mouth so I would stay away from the longer shanks - they can really tear a horses mouth up. I hope this helps. [url=http://www.horsekeeping.com/horse_tack/bit_advice.htm]http://www.horsekeeping.com/horse_tack/bit_advice.htm[/url] [/QUOTE]
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