Butterfly bit

[Sue_C.]

A couple of times, my bit chain has popped off the hook during a drive, and not only is that annoying, it is dangerous, as I then have to get out and adjust it...sometimes not in the best of situations. I have, since that last time, started using a strap on my trail drives.

What I would like to know is this. Is it "allowed" or acceptable, to use a curb chain with a buckle instead of simply a chain, in pleasure driving classes, and combined driving?

 

[rabbitsfizz]

Close the hook with a pair of pliers, so it is stiff to get the chain on- that and a couple of elastic bands or even tape over the head of the hook will solve the problem.

If you are talking about using a leather curb "chain" then I could not see a problem, but if you were thinking of attaching the strap to the shank of the bit, as some western bits do, I do not think that would look very good. It would probably do the job OK, as to it's acceptability, I am afraid I just do not know.

 

[Sue_C.]

Close the hook with a pair of pliers, so it is stiff to get the chain on- that and a couple of elastic bands or even tape over the head of the hook will solve the problem.

If you are talking about using a leather curb "chain" then I could not see a problem, but if you were thinking of attaching the strap to the shank of the bit, as some western bits do, I do not think that would look very good. It would probably do the job OK, as to it's acceptability, I am afraid I just do not know.

Yes, I have closed it a bit, but it is a pain in the butt.

Yes, I was thinking I could use a chain, but add a tidy little strap and buckle, even if just on the one side. the one I use on the trail is just a leather strap, but I think a chain is better.

Hmmm, the elastic is a good idea too...