On 06/08/07, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nancy, What is the nutcracker effect? Dumb question > I am sure. That must mean it pinchs right?
I'm not Nancy, but the nutcracker effect means that the bit has a single joint that can poke the soft pallet on the roof of the horses mouth, while 'cracking' down on the jawline along the bars of the horse's lower jaw. A double jointed snaffle is much kinder....or can be kinder. Depending on the hands at the end of the reins.. Wanda
