Table 2 Monophasic maximum tensile forces in the left (LSR) and right side rein (RSR) using a double-jointed (DJS) or Mullen mouth snaffle-bit (MMS) at walk.

From: Bit type exerts an influence on self-controlled rein tension in unridden horses

Horse ID

Bit type

DJS

MMS

LSR

RSR

LSR

RSR

1

3.16

6.01

1.83

7.28

2

7.82

9.57

9.32

9.98

3

5.91

5.27

5.50

7.57

4

7.03

9.94

6.10

7.33

5

7.14

7.96

4.34

6.82

6

10.84

10.59

8.39

6.07

7

10.34

11.71

6.27

9.00

8

9.83

8.31

7.10

13.15

9

7.69

8.63

8.47

3.46

10

8.78

11.83

8.31

8.26

Mean

7.85

8.98

6.56

7.89

±SD

2.28

2.20

2.28

2.55

  1. Mean values of all measurements of different horses (n = 10) and mean values ± standard deviation of the study group are indicated.
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