The bit will collapse in the horse's mouth, pinching the corners of his lips and stabbing him in the roof of his mouth. You can play with it in your hands to see what it might do. I actually usually use a French-link snaffle. It is a little less likely to break in the middle and tuen into a vise. I also have one I just bought that is made from sweet iron and has a little copper roller in the middle where the two pieces join. Yrsa isn't the least bit fussy with it so I'm assuming she likes the way it tastes.
Nancy
