Hi Katie, That weighted bit does a couple of things. The weight of the rings puts a little more umph behind a pull. When I pull with one rein, it bumps a little harder on the side of the horse's mouth getting their attention a little easier. Also, the added weight makes the release faster when they find the right spot to put their head. The straight mouthpeice offers a different feel that some horses respond to better. I will say that I rarely use this bit more than a few times as they tend to become dull to it. I like to use it and go back to something lighter ASAP. That doesn't mean that a horse couldn't use it long term, just my experience. Hope this helps! Richard
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Hi Gerry, That rope ia a waxed cotton. 5/16' x 60'. I like those and use them alot. There are some polys I will use from time to time, but The cotton is my favorite. I get all my ropes from 3:10 Ranch Life.