rein tension
Researchers determined that, in one study, Western curb bits caused less rein tension than did English snaffles. | Photo: iStock

Which setup results in the least rein tension: Western curb bits or English snaffle bits?

The answer might surprise you.

In a recent study, researchers in Germany determined that Western curb bits caused less rein tension than did English snaffles. They also found that one-handed riding is associated with more stable rein tension

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