Inexperienced or heartless riders can do the exact opposite. However, with these things in mind, it's important to note that experienced riders can use many types of bits with great success and gentleness with their horses. Jointed mouthpieces, whether on a bit with or without shanks, can increase the pressure capabilities of a bit. Both curb and snaffle bits can be purchased with jointed mouthpieces (the jointed mouthpiece that is often incorrectly labeled as a 'snaffle'). The mouthpiece of the bit is also a major factor in determining how effective (and on the other hand, harmful) a bit can be. Where the bit is placed in the horse's mouth also affects the feel: the further down in the mouth, the more concentrated the pressure. Bosals and mechanical hackamores work on the nose and curb of the horse. Curb chain pressure varies from one bit to another. The longer the shanks of a bit, the more potential for pressure. Curb bits may have solid or broken mouthpieces. Though Snaffle bits have been coined the 'more gentle' bit, an ill-fitting Snaffle or an inconsiderate rider can still pain a horse. Exactly how severe a bit feels to a horse is determined by several factors.
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