The Combination Lever Noseband

The Combination Lever Noseband.

The "combination lever noseband" works in much the same way as the grackle. If you compare the two pictures here you''ll see that they are basically the same. The combination lever noseband is a little stiffer, and does not "give" as much as the figure 8, and it has a tendency to push on the cheeks. It stays away from the lips, and does not rub agains the bit or stabilize it in any way, like a drop or a flash can. It is ideal for hindering the horse to cross the jaws, because of the metal bars on the sides.

But one has to ask oneself why the horse crosses his jaws. Does my rein aids hurt? Is he unable to comply with my demands? Does he do it just to get away from work? If he does it because of pain or inability, those facts won''t go away just because you smack on a serious noseband. It will only be concealed.