I won't use a jointed snaffle after watching a YouTube video on how they function. I used to use a full-cheek snaffle but I would never use a twisted wire snaffle, not on any horse, ever. I know people do, but I won't be one of them.
I am currently using a western curb bit I bought from Amazon and it works very well for me/us. I do own an unjointed snaffle aptly named "the missing link" that I used for a few months when I bought my gelding as I transitioned him to a curb bit. I've tried a Myler curb bit but I didn't like how my horse responded to it as much as the Gary Gist bit I'm using now. The spoon/spade of the current curb bit carries so very quietly in his mouth that often, when I finish riding, he'll still hold the spoon on his tongue so I have to wait for him to drop the bit into my hand as I carefully and gently lower the bit and headstall from his head. I always undo the leather curb strap whether putting on or off. Just my $.02 worth...
I am currently using a western curb bit I bought from Amazon and it works very well for me/us. I do own an unjointed snaffle aptly named "the missing link" that I used for a few months when I bought my gelding as I transitioned him to a curb bit. I've tried a Myler curb bit but I didn't like how my horse responded to it as much as the Gary Gist bit I'm using now. The spoon/spade of the current curb bit carries so very quietly in his mouth that often, when I finish riding, he'll still hold the spoon on his tongue so I have to wait for him to drop the bit into my hand as I carefully and gently lower the bit and headstall from his head. I always undo the leather curb strap whether putting on or off. Just my $.02 worth...
