ball jointed eggbutt snaffles

Question
hello ma'am, can i use ball jointed eggbutt snaffles on show jumping thoroughbreds? what are its uses? why you want to use french link eggbutt snaffles, what are its uses?

Answer
I want to be certain that we are talking about the same thing.
In the States show jumpers are allowed to use many different types of bit, including curbs (pelhams and Weymouths), hackamores and snaffles.

A regular snaffle has one joint in the middle.
It is kind of a nutcracker action.
Some horses do not like this type of bit...ii can pinch the tongue or press against the roof of his mouth.

There is a type of bit that has an extra piece that is attached to each side of the bit...
it lies on the tongue and can prevent the nutcracker action.

There are different shapes of mouthpieces that are used.
A Dr. Bristol is a type of rectangular piece that is a bit harsher than the round mouthpiece that is shaped somewhat like a large peanut.

If you go to www.Doversaddlery.com, you can see all types of bits.
You want to get the mildest bit possible to use with your horse. If you control him by discomfort or pain, first of all we do not want to do that to a horse, and second it is a sign of an incorrect trainer at some point in a horse's training career.