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> Keep in mind that a "cowboy snaffle" with long shanks is not a snaffle 
> at
> all, but actually a curb bit with the added harshness of having all 
> that
> leverage to "nutcracker" the lower jaw.  It is about one of the most
> painful bits I can imagine.  I can imagine it was just excruciating for
> her, given the pathology present as well.
>
> Heidi

Yeah, I know *shudder*  I felt terrible about the whole thing.  My vet 
did make me feel a bit better when he said the damage had been done 
previously, and our three weeks of riding at the time hadn't done 
anymore than make old damage more apparent.  I sure felt sorry for the 
old gal though.....   I've been riding horses for Jeez, nearly 30 years 
now! and I'm still learning!

Julie


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