...bit and be a bully with my hand. I also give a lot of thought to the mouthpiece of the bit. If a horse is a little backed off, and doesn't like to take the bit, I'll put them in an eggbutt. I find that it stablizes the bit more than a loose ring, which can be more inviting for the horse who doesn't want to go to the bridle. They're also good for horses with sensitive skin around the mouths - I've...