moodymare123
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Sorry im awful with bits so thought id ask on here for a friend; does anyone know what bit is stronger than a french link snaffle but still with a french link?
Pref not a gag!
Pref not a gag!
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Dizzy socks
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Hanging cheek french link?
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xspiralx
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That's not stronger - it doesn't have any poll pressure.
harlequinwalk
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As a side note to this question, is a French link stronger than a single jointed snaffle? I always thought a French link was milder but I was reading online that it is a strong bit and should be used with great care...
Crazycob06
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I thought a French link was better than a single jointed because you don't get the nut cracker affect.
Littlelegs
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French link is just the name of the joint on the mouth piece, & is available on the majority of bits, so you could have a loose ring French link snaffle, a French link copper roller, a French link dutch gag etc. Which bit is best for your friend depends entirely on the actual horse & what's happening.
French links are usually milder than a single joint, because you don't get the nutcracker action. If you get a single joint snaffle, stick it over your elbow & pull, you'll see the joint moves upwards and away from your elbow, which can result in it hitting the palate on a horse. Whereas doing the same with a French link, it stays flat to your elbow. However, there's always exceptions. My mare doesn't like double jointed bits, its not that she is just happy enough in a single joint, I've tried lots of double links & she hasn't been impressed.
French links are usually milder than a single joint, because you don't get the nutcracker action. If you get a single joint snaffle, stick it over your elbow & pull, you'll see the joint moves upwards and away from your elbow, which can result in it hitting the palate on a horse. Whereas doing the same with a French link, it stays flat to your elbow. However, there's always exceptions. My mare doesn't like double jointed bits, its not that she is just happy enough in a single joint, I've tried lots of double links & she hasn't been impressed.
Dizzy socks
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Whoops 
my mistake, please ignore that post.
my mistake, please ignore that post.