2 levels of impact 1. When you bend the more angular side of the bit toward the horse's tongue, the pressure takes place more selectively. The rider's manual guidance can therefore be more precise with more effective aids. 2. When you buckle the rounded side toward the horse's tongue, the pressure is spread over a larger area. The rounder side of the bit is a good option for sensitive horses. Changing the sides of the bit from time to time prevents desensitization of the horse's mouth. If the mark is visible on the erecting side, the more effective side is in use. If you cannot see the mark from the erecting side, the softer side is in use. Benefits of SWEET Copper Link: - Improved acceptance - Pleasant sweet taste of the centerpiece - Encourages chewing and salivation - Sturdy copper composition (90% Copper, 7% Iron Aluminum, no Nickel) with very high strength - No pressure on the palate - Balanced weight distribution on tongue and jaw - No nutcracker effect - More forgiving of mistakes caused by a rider's strong hand or pulling on the reins Advantages of a Loose Ring Snaffle: - The free sliding rings of the Loose Ring Snaffle allow the horse to adjust the position of the bit in his mouth. - When the reins are picked up, the rings move so that the bit automatically moves into the correct position - -.