can someone explain this bit to me... please?

[Bowen4Horses]

was just browsing on ebay... and saw this... how does it work? what's the benefit of the second ring?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/wilson-snaffle-bit...id=p3286.c0.m14

 

[rema]

We always used this bit for driving.

THE Wilson snaffle has four loose rings — two attached to each end of the mouthpiece, with two additional "inside" rings. The cheek pieces of the bridle are fitted to the inside rings, while the reins are fitted to the outside two.


The bit can be bought with jointed, straight or twisted mouthpieces.
ACCORDING to Robert Oliver, the Wilson bit, like most, is "fine in the hands of a good horseman".


The bit works with a squeezing action on the cheeks rather than on the corners of the mouth. The Wilson can give superb control and "turning power" for a hard-pulling horse, while not being overly severe.

 

[Bowen4Horses]

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We always used this bit for driving.

THE Wilson snaffle has four loose rings — two attached to each end of the mouthpiece, with two additional "inside" rings. The cheek pieces of the bridle are fitted to the inside rings, while the reins are fitted to the outside two.


The bit can be bought with jointed, straight or twisted mouthpieces.
ACCORDING to Robert Oliver, the Wilson bit, like most, is "fine in the hands of a good horseman".


The bit works with a squeezing action on the cheeks rather than on the corners of the mouth. The Wilson can give superb control and "turning power" for a hard-pulling horse, while not being overly severe.

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thank you! i thought i was just seeing things... like extra rings... makes sense now!