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Tools     09-14-2008, 08:04 AM I think a soft or harsh bit is
the way it in used.. even the simple snaffle can become a harsh
bit when reefed through a horses mouth..yet I have a spanish
snaffle and when used with light hands can be quite soft... :)
hope this helps Sponsored Links     09-14-2008, 06:38 PM So
directing back to the question of soft vs. harsh.     
09-15-2008, 11:29 AM Rubonsky & claireaurigan - I think we do
have some transatlantic terminology differences here. My
understanding of the term "snaffle" is the same as Claire's,
I.e. A bit with no leverage.  On the original subject, I think
certain bits, e.g. Those with twisted mouthpieces, are always
"hard" and I would not use one. However, for most bits, it's a
matter of suiting the horse. Some go really well in long-shanked
curb bits with lots of leverage, some