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Where is it rubbing -- on the face or corners of the mouth?

Is this a leverage bit or snaffle?


On Jun 5, 2007, at 9:31 AM, RHONDA LEVINSON wrote:

> I am riding a very sensitive, thin-skinned, mare with pink skin all  
> over her face.  I've been riding her in a side pull, but just can't  
> get her to collect very well in it and would like to switch to a  
> bit.  I found a bit that works with her extremely low palate, but  
> it still rubs her raw even on a pleasure ride where she's on a  
> loose rein most of the time, and even with those rubber bit  
> guards.  So, any advice for preventing bit rubs?  Or for toughening  
> up her face?
>
> Rhonda
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