Hollow Mouth
Types of bits: snaffle, pelham, gag
What it is: A mouthpiece (usually single jointed, but not always) that is hollow in the middle, making it very light. The mouthpiece is usually thicker than average.
Action: The thick, hollow mouthpiece spreads out pressure, thought to make it less severe. However, this effect will vary with the mouth structure of the individual horse. Some horses prefer a smaller diameter bit in their mouth because their mouths do not have room for the thick mouthpieces, and in such cases a hollow mouth bit may cause discomfort.
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