Jointed mouthpieces, whether on a bit with or without shanks, can increase the pressure capabilities of a bit. Both curb and snaffle bits can be purchased with jointed mouthpieces (the jointed mouthpiece that is often incorrectly labeled as a 'snaffle'). The mouthpiece of the bit is also a major factor in determining how effective (and on the other hand, harmful) a bit can be. Where the bit is placed in the horse's mouth also affects the feel: the further down in the mouth, the more concentrated the pressure. The longer the shanks of a bit, the more potential for pressure. Though Snaffle bits have been coined the 'more gentle' bit, an ill-fitting Snaffle or an inconsiderate rider can still pain a horse. Exactly how severe a bit feels to a horse is determined by several factors.
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