Reinsman says it "Helps in getting your horse's legs underneath him and his rear end down. The short gag action collects a horse well. Three-piece mouth adds a little "bite" to this low leverage bit for more control."
Personally, I greatly prefer this version of a Jr Cow Horse:
But if the pony and its owner prefer the twisted wire style, you may not have any choice. I will say that my mare loves having a big copper roller to play with. This is mine:
A Jr. Cow horse bit is one of my favorite bits. However I don't like twisted wire. I much prefer the bit that bsms posted.
Are you asking if you direct rein or neck rein with the Jr Cowhorse? Or a snaffle bit?
You do realize that a true snaffle big does not have shanks. The Jr Cowhorse is a curb bit because it has shanks and leverage.
Some people will tell you that you should not direct rein in any curb bit. I disagree with that and say it depends on the bit. Because of the independent action of the shanks , I say it is perfectly fine to both direct rein and neck rein in the Jr Cowhorse ... Or a snaffle bit for that matter. Posted via Mobile Device
A Jr. Cow horse bit is one of my favorite bits. However I don't like twisted wire. I much prefer the bit that bsms posted.
Are you asking if you direct rein or neck rein with the Jr Cowhorse? Or a snaffle bit?
You do realize that a true snaffle big does not have shanks. The Jr Cowhorse is a curb bit because it has shanks and leverage.
Some people will tell you that you should not direct rein in any curb bit. I disagree with that and say it depends on the bit. Because of the independent action of the shanks , I say it is perfectly fine to both direct rein and neck rein in the Jr Cowhorse ... Or a snaffle bit for that matter. Posted via Mobile Device
Do you direct/ neck rein in the Cowhorse bit? I direct rein with this bit on the pony because he doesn't neck rein. He does okay in this bit but sometimes he seems a little confused about what I want him to do and he braces against it sometimes.
I know I've used my version for both direct reining and neck reining. You also have the option of attaching the reins to the ring at the mouthpiece and using it as a snaffle bit.
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