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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.
Well.......the strongest bit I know is the curb chain that has two rings for the reins. Or maybe a straight bar bit would work pretty well. Depends on how strong your horse is. Loose ring snaffles may not be that strong. But if you look in a tack shop at all the bits, you may be able to find one that suits your horse.