1. The shanks are swept back, whereas a lot of TT's have straight shanks, meaning a more severe effect with less warning of impending cues (for straight-shanked bits).
2. The shanks-to-purchase ratio is slightly larger in this bit, meaning more severe/more leverage magnification.
3. The mouthpiece is sweet iron and copper, which many horses prefer out of pure copper or mouth-drying nickel plate or stainless, which unfortunately a lot of TT's are made out of.
4. It's hard to say, but the mouthpiece may be contoured to better accomodate the horse's tongue.
5. The central joint is better finished, meaning you have greater ability for independent side action, and thus ease of cue and less confusion for the horse.
6. There is more freedom at the mouthpiece/shank connection, meaning you are better able to transmit a jingle of the rein to a cue the horse can feel and respond to.
I prefer the balance of a Reinsman Argentine snaffle--shorter shanks, easier to handle, less severe. But I would certainly use the bit you posted over a TT, and would have no qualms using it daily in the "right" hands on the "right" horse.
Thanks for your opinion. I've switched over to the bit I linked to from a correction and my mare seems to like it. I'll look into an Argentine snaffle. Posted via Mobile Device
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