Question # 40: Can you tell me when and why a rider would need a figure eight noseband? And what advantages you can gain by using one? (Andi)
Hi Andi!
The purpose of the figure eight noseband is to help to prevent the horse from evading the bit's action by excessively opening the mouth. It can be a useful piece of equipment when riding a horse that gets strong and/or fights the bit when jumping. And it is not necessary or particularly useful if the horse does not tend to pull or fight the bit.
The flash noseband works similarly to the figure eight. The difference between the action of the two nosebands is....(Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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is to help to prevent the horse from evading the bit's action by excessively opening the mouth. It can be a useful piece of equipment when riding a horse that gets strong and/or fights the bit when jumping. And it is not necessary or particularly useful if the horse does not tend to pull or fight the bit. 
works similarly to the figure eight. The difference between the action of the two nosebands is....(Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
