Must have bits

thecolorcoal said:

Thanks tiny

@COWCHICK77, how do you like the lifesaver bit with the copper disks?

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The horses I've been using it on seem to really like it.
I have another similar to it without the copper rings in the lifesaver and it also doesn't have the sleeves on the rings, I think horses like the one pictured better. Probably for the simple fact it may not pinch the corners of the mouth. Not sure if the copper rings make a difference?

thecolorcoal said:

someone who wants to make the case for shanked bits over snaffles is something i'd love to hear. i'm a snaffle girl myself, although a pelham is my favorite shanked/leverage english bit.

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I don't think one could make case for shanked bits over snaffles. They both have their own purposes and uses, doesn't necessarily make one or the other better in general. Saying a snaffles is better than a shanked bit or vice versa would be like saying riding English is better than riding western.
In my opinion, it would be dependent on the horse, rider and situation either bit is being used for.