3 Rings
The Pessoa bit has a lowering effect. The Pessoa allows a stronger action on the neck by leverage by attaching the reins to the bottom ring. If the reins are attached to the middle ring, the action is similar to a single two-ring bit.
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The Pessoa bit has a lowering effect. The Pessoa allows a stronger action on the neck by leverage by attaching the reins to the bottom ring. If the reins are attached to the middle ring, the action is similar to a single two-ring bit.