Fetlock Up wrote:
TRD, we are talking about flesh and metal interacting. The model is not a static one because the horse is alive and moving and unknown torque from multiple directions can be applied via the reins.
The weight of the rings keeps it laying flat , thats where I find a drawback to using a chain bit. Theres never a 100% release.

The bit doesn't necessarily hang down when the bridle is holding the bit whereever it is adjusted to. There is opportunity for pinching regardless of whether you recognise it or not.
Where? You keep saying its there , but where is this pinching?
There is opportunity for cutting because the diameter of the chain is small. If a horse can cut their mouth with any bit, why is it so hard for you to admit the chain bit can cut a horse?
A chain bit is just as thick if not thicker then most snaffles. A horse cannot cut there mouth with any bit. Unless there is a sharp point CUTTING it is not possible. A bit can however be used improperly or fit poorly an cause a sore. But its not possible to cut the tongue/bars with a bit that is well made.

There is no way to guarantee the chain will lie flat against the lips. Especially with a loose ring there is opportunity for a sawing action with the chain.
Maybe its because its midnight an im tired , but im failing to see this sawing action? If what I think your saying is the rider can saw the reins back an forth , well duh its gonna be pretty uncomfortable with any bit.
If you could cover the chain with a rubber sleeve your argument would be more valid because the bit would be kinder. BUT as long as the links are interacting on flesh I cannot climb aboard and endorse the chain bits.
A rubber sleeve? haha That would take away the ability to conform to a horses mouth that makes a chain bit worth using.

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