KingOfTheJungle04 wrote:
Actually, TRD, the difference between a chain on a bit and a chain on a leadrope, is that the chain on the bit cannot bunch up or go slack like that of a leadrope.
Really? Because the one straight chain bit I have is the same kinda chain used on lead shanks. An every other chain bit i've used is the same.

The leadropes I have with a chain attached, have atleast 12 inches of chain. Wrapping that into a horse's mouth still gives it a lot of room to go tight and slack continuously (especially with lunging) and thus catching and pinch the tongue and potentially causing injury.
Where she say she wrapped it? So it goes loose , its still not gonna crumple into a pile that will pinch , it will hang down.
Chain can only conform to a certain point when pressed against an object, you're still dealing with a piece of metal - snaffle or not. While yes, I agree that if mishandled, the centre of a snaffle can come up and crack the roof of the horse's mouth, it doesn't mean a slack chain is any better.
Right. A hard unyielding surface , vs. one that be moved about.

Again, I doubt JackieE was using a chain bit at all, but the long chain of a leadrope that she was likely leading this colt with. Though I'm sure once she gets on here and replies, she'll be able to clear up the issue..
I know she used a chain shank. But they are the same thing.
http://store.reinsman.com/products/ring_snaffles/1080761677

Not much difference in that bit vs. a chain shank.

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