nathe bits

[No_Angel]

are they thinner than rubber bits?
Are they as flexible as a rubber bit, or more like a happymouth?

[eml]

They are shaped so you can use them like a jointed snaffle, thinner in the middle so they bend there, or 'upside down' when they act like a straight bar. I think they are closer to a rubber than a nylon like Happy Mouth but do wear very quickly!!

Happy Mouths ( the real ones with two 'bobbles') supposedly work on the accupressure points on the tongue whereas the others although branded are really just nylon bits.

[Mehitabel]

they are pretty bendy, yes. would agree they get eaten very fast! nice material though, less prone to rubbing or dragging than either rubber or happy mouth.

[Peanut]

I had my youngster in a Nathe french link for over a year and she loved it. I used it because it is very gentle and she went beautifully in it. They are only suitable for horses with wet mouths as they can chaff in a dry mouth, and my mare didn't chew it at all. I still often use it for schooling, but now need something a little stronger for hacking.