What, in your opinion, is the worst bit to use on a horse?

One of my pet hates is Dutch Gags in the hands of novice riders who see them used and think they should put their neds in them, one particularly bad incident was a 12hh 28 year old very stiff and slow pony who had kids using one on the bottom ring, aaaarrrggg!!!!!
 
There are some very ill informed views on bitting on this thread!

To set a few things straight

A continental gag is strongest on the bottom ring due to leverage

A pelham is not the work of the devil

Worst bit IMHO is the loose ring single jointed snaffle. Most commonly used and abused and causes more damage to horses bars than any other bit.
 
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but i hate 3 ring dutch gags!!
most people think that the 3rd ring is the strongest when it isnt - the middle one is.

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i think you'll find that you are wrong here....
 
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