How is this bit different froma regular double jointed snaffle?
This bit is different due to the mechanics of how it works. Here’s how a regular two-piece snaffle works: When the reins are pulled on, they slide as far back & Up as necessary based on amount of pull. The bit collapses, bringing the rings closer together forming a point from the joint where the two pieces meet in the mouthpiece. As the bit is further engaged and collapses together further, the point is driven into the horse’s tongue thereby gagging him until he responds properly to what you are requesting. Such a bit has a rather narrow range of movement, limiting the different communications possible from use of it. Often, a horse who’s had one improperly used on him will develop bit resistance. When a horse is responding accurately to proper use of a snaffle, one moves to a bit that allows more freedom of tongue movement and allows isolation of communication to one side or the other of the mouth. This is where often a 3 piece bit, like the one you show in the picture, comes in. It i
