>> take a look at this bit.....ouch looking http://tinyurl.com/2q65vo > > > Made in England; antique... sort of reminds me of a driving bit.
Here it is: http://www.tackroomproducts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TRP&Product_Code=9451&Category_Code=Bits "A Springsteen bit: is a very severe bit. When pressure is applied by pulling on the opposite rein, the spoon-shaped prongs jab into the corner of the horse's mouth. Trainers use the Springsteen bit on racehorses that are difficult to control." >From a previous user: "We used to call it a springsteen. I learned to use it on older untrained horses, that still had fight in them. It could be a very severe bit. The lower "bent" pieces are where the curb is attached, the 2 loose rings connect to the headstall and the reins hook to the larger rings on the end of the mouthpiece. When the rein is pulled the the bent pieces pinch onto the lower jaw bone causing the horse to not buck or fall over. Kinda like putting a twitch on an ear and riding at the same time. Not something I use any more." Judyhttp://icehorses.nethttp://clickryder.com
