French link or jointed snaffle

[sarah23]

I currently have a french link snaffle, but i was reading somewhere they cause tongue pressure as where the jointed bit can cause a nutcracker action and hit the roof of the mouth.
I have just bought a new competition bridle for my horse so want to get another bit for it (can't be bothered to keep changing bit over) Which bit do i go for as my mare does mouth very well and i am now confused which would be the kinder bit for her.

Sorry if this seems a stupid question.

 

[milliepops]

As far as I'm aware, it's the single jointed snaffles that cause nutcracker action - you can see this yourself if you just squeeze one together. With the french link, the 2 joints prevent the nutcracker action. You should be fine! Also, plenty of horses go happily in single jointed bits.

If you still want to get another bit, why not have a look at the JP range - they are slightly curved in shape to fit the mouth and the ones I have used have been really good. Or if you want to blow the budget, KK bits are supposed to be contoured to the mouth as well - my horse likes them!

 

[Thistle]

French links are kinder IMO. If it ain't broke don't fix it!

 

[Spirit7]

IMO french link if he has a big tounge definitley.....single jointed snaffles are kind but only in a large mouth with plenty of room.......Good luck competing!

 

[jcberry]

single jointed are the ones like the nutcrakcer, imo french links are nicer i found the single ones pinched quite a bit

 

[hellybelly6]

Single bits cause the nutcracker into the roof of the mouth action. French links stop this, but can cause pressure points on the tongue. I like the lozenge type of bits, no nutcracker or pressure points.