Assertion: bridle's rein | /r/HasProperty | tightened
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text: The nutcracker effect of a jointed snaffle presents a fit issue as well; the joint of a too-wide mouthpiece will hit the roof of the horse's mouth when the reins are tightened.
text: The noseband and curb chain are connected by a metal link that also includes the long shank that applies pressure to the nose, chin groove and poll when the reins are tightened.
text: Ports allow room for the horse’s tongue, however, it imparts more pressure directly to the bars and a high port also rotates up and places pressure on the roof of the horse’s mouth when the reins are tightened, so if used improperly, it can be very painful for a horse.
text: Rope nosebands do have the advantage that they are flexible and therefore change their shape when the reins are tightened and return to its original shape when the reins are slack again.