My new mare appears to work well in a big ol' pacifier loose ring snaffle and we decided to keep her in it for jumping (previous owner ran her in a double twisted wire *cringe*). My trainer highly suggested the guards because she witnessed a loose ring get pulled through a horse's mouth during a jump off. Not only did it pinch, but it cut the side of the mouth and tongue.

How did you get them off? I honestly don't know how I will be able to get them off, barring cutting. So here's hoping they work!