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The curb chain applies pressure to the curb groove under a horse's chin when the curb rein of the bit is used. When the curb rein is pulled, the shank of the bit rotates back towards the chest of the horse and the cheek (upper shank) of the bit rotates forward (since it is a lever arm).f used with a loose curb chain, it allows the shanks to rotate more before the curb chain is tight enough to act as a fulcrum and exert pressure. This extra rotation can warn the horse before pressure is exerted on his mouth, so he may respond beforehand.
A charlie horse is a name given to severe muscle cramps in the legs or feet. The cramp often feels as if the muscles of the legs or feet spasm and then lock up in excruciating pain. Charlie horse cramps can occur anytime, but some people are more prone to get them at night. The most common area for a charlie horse is the calf muscle, but cramps can occur anywhere in your legs or feet. There are some changes you can make in your diet and lifestyle that may help prevent night cramps, and there are steps you can take to stop the pain of a charlie horse when it occurs.