Various suppliers jointed kimblewick bits
The kimblewick works on putting pressure on the lips, bars, tongue and corners of the mouth, when you place the reins lower and the poll. The squaring off of the cheek piece attachment greatly increases the poll pressure. Also the thickness of the mouthpiece will change the severity of the bit. A bit whatever the particular design, should be wide enough to allow about 13mm (1/2 inch) on either side of the horses mouth. Bits that are too narrow will pinch, but also bits that are too wide will tend to slide across the horses mouth.
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