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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.
Place the collar around your dog's neck by opening one of the links, placing it over your dog's neck and re-fastening the link. Slipping the collar over the dog's head is not the proper way to use a prong collar, and runs the risk of injuring the dog's eyes.Adjust the collar so that it fits snugly, but know that you should be able to fit one finger between the collar and the dog's skin. Remove links if needed to get the proper fit.ave. How to Use a Prong Collar. A prong collar may look like a fairly intimidating device, but it's actually much more gentle and effective than a choke collar. It's important to learn how to use one properly, so that you don't injure your dog unintentionally.