Bit Type, Bridle Style Impact Rein Tension
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
May 10, 2018
Researchers determined that, in one study, Western curb bits caused less rein tension than did English snaffles.
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Researchers determined that, in one study, Western curb bits caused less rein tension than did English snaffles.
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