Professor Nat Waran (NavigateWelfare) An ancient Military Bit with long shanks and Curb action (Saumur) In equestrian circles, a light, following contact is widely regarded as the hallmark of a skilled and sympathetic rider. When researchers measure rein tension, lower forces recorded at the hand are broadly assumed to signal less pressure on the horse’s mouth. However as responsible equestrians it’s important to question that assumption, wherever equipment using lever action