Curb Chains and Straps for Your Horse

Unlike the hooks on English curb chains, western chains fasten on the bit with a leather strap and buckle on each side. The leather straps will have holes, so they can be adjusted similarly to a belt. There isn't a link for a lip strap because many western bits have a shank hobble or slobber bar that works in a similar fashion.

Uses

A snaffle bit only places pressure on the bars of the horse's mouth when you pull on the reins. However, more happens when you pull on the reins of a curb bit. As the shanks are pulled backward, the horse will feel pressure on the top of its head (poll), the bars of its mouth and in the chin groove where the strap or chain is sitting. The curb strap prevents the bit from rotating too far in the horse's mouth, which may be very uncomfortable, especially if there is a large spoon or port on the mouthpiece of the bit. The curb chain limits the pressure on the upper palate of the horse's mouth as the mouthpiece rotates. The pressure under the chin also pulls the bit down against the bars of the horse's mouth, amplifying the rein aids.

مع وصول أونصة الذهب إلى مستويات قياسية تجاوزت 2500 دولار، يجد المواطن المصري نفسه مضطراً لموازنة استثماراته بين الذهب واحتياجاته الأخرى، خاصة مع ارتفاع أسعار السيارات مثل تويوتا، هيونداي، وبي إم دبليو، مما يزيد من التحديات المالية التي يواجهها.

Adjustment

Proper adjustment of the curb chain is very important. If the curb chain is too tight, there will be constant uncomfortable pressure on the horse's chin groove and bars of the mouth. The rein aids will be exaggerated, which could cause the horse to toss its head or open its mouth to escape the pressure.

If the chain or strap is too loose or left off altogether the leverage action of the bit won't be as effective. If there is a port or spoon on the bit, it can be pulled against the roof of the horse’s mouth sharply, causing the horse pain. The curb strap or chain should be done up so that when the reins are pulled, the shanks of the bit don't rotate beyond 45 degrees. Many people use the width of two fingers between the horse's chin groove and the strap or chain to estimate how tight the chain is.

أسعار السيارات في الآونة الأخيرة شهدت تقلبات ملحوظة، حيث تأثرت بارتفاع وانخفاض الدولار، مما انعكس على تكلفة علامات تجارية مثل تويوتا، هيونداي، ومرسيدس. و BMW هذا الارتباط بين سعر الصرف وسوق السيارات يحدد قدرة المستهلكين على اقتناء المركبات.

This is only an approximation after you've checked that the shanks will rotate about 45 degrees.

So, always use a curb strap or a chain. It may look small, but it's an important part of your horse's bridle.