The alternatives to keeping horses calm without using a lip chain would be to either be more aggressive with the chain under the jaw or above the nose, or to drug them which is not a longer term solution rather and a quick fix at each show.
5) Select the best course of action.
The best course of action is to stay with the chain under the jaw or over the nose. It can control a horse to an extent. The horses that need the lip chain will still act up, but they can be kept under control with the other options of chain placements IF the exhibitor knows how to take charge and be aggressive to overpower the horse.
6) Implement the decision.
The decision of the chain placement of under the jaw or over the nose has