> "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.
Here's another picture: http://www.bigdweb.com/SPRINGSTEEN_BIT_P1445C825.cfm Another gal said: >>It's a driving bit. That particular one would be used by Standardbreds.<<< And a smaller "spoon": http://shop.valleycountry.com.au/catalogue/category2/category159/category170/product1897 Cheeks attach to the small loose rings and the reins attach to the large rings. Rein pressure causes the spoon to collapse on the horses jaw with hackamore action. For horses that lug, lay on or run through the bit. Not a novice bit. Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
