Dr. Bristol?

hOrSeCrAzEeE120 · 03-25-2004, 01:25 PM

can anyone tell me about a dr. bristol? iw as just wondering more about them, i know what they look like, but what do they do? is it a really tough bit? thanks

littlecelticpony · 03-25-2004, 01:57 PM

looks very similar to a French-Link, but the difference is that a French-link's "plate" lies flat on the tongue, while a dr. bristol's plate lies at a slight angle.
The bit works on the principle that when you apply pressure to the rein, the nutracker action causes the offset plate to press into the tongue. Once the rein pressure is released the plate lifts off the tongue.

<small>[ March 25, 2004, 03:02 PM: Message edited by: littlecelticpony ]</small>

hOrSeCrAzEeE120 · 03-25-2004, 02:30 PM

thanks littleceltic pony, and is it a light bit or a heavy bit (for soft mouths or hard mouths??)

Dawn · 03-25-2004, 03:21 PM

Dr. Bristol's are severe for double jointed snaffles. French links are mild, and KK ultras are the lightest.

littlecelticpony · 03-25-2004, 03:52 PM

lol, leave it to me to leave the answer to your question out of my post, lol sorry..

thanks for saving my butt, dawn. :-D

03-25-2004, 01:25 PM	#1
hOrSeCrAzEeE120 Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,016	Dr. Bristol? can anyone tell me about a dr. bristol? iw as just wondering more about them, i know what they look like, but what do they do? is it a really tough bit? thanks

03-25-2004, 01:57 PM	#2
littlecelticpony Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Divide my time between NJ, NY, and CO. Posts: 3,984 Images: 72	looks very similar to a French-Link, but the difference is that a French-link's "plate" lies flat on the tongue, while a dr. bristol's plate lies at a slight angle. The bit works on the principle that when you apply pressure to the rein, the nutracker action causes the offset plate to press into the tongue. Once the rein pressure is released the plate lifts off the tongue. <small>[ March 25, 2004, 03:02 PM: Message edited by: littlecelticpony ]</small> __________________ The one and only LCP When all is lost...all is left to gain. Do not go gentle into that good night...

03-25-2004, 03:52 PM	#5
littlecelticpony Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Divide my time between NJ, NY, and CO. Posts: 3,984 Images: 72	lol, leave it to me to leave the answer to your question out of my post, lol sorry.. thanks for saving my butt, dawn. :-D __________________ The one and only LCP When all is lost...all is left to gain. Do not go gentle into that good night...

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03-25-2004, 02:30 PM	#3
hOrSeCrAzEeE120 Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,016	thanks littleceltic pony, and is it a light bit or a heavy bit (for soft mouths or hard mouths??)

03-25-2004, 03:21 PM	#4
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,650 Images: 1283	Dr. Bristol's are severe for double jointed snaffles. French links are mild, and KK ultras are the lightest.