equine exam 2 bits

hackamore bit

Gag bit

D ring bit

Snaffle bit

• The rein attaches directly to the mouthpiece.

• the bit acts with a nutcracker action on the bars of the mouth, the corners of the mouth and the tongue

• as the rider takes a contact on the rein, the horse feels an equal amount of contact on the bit in his mouth

French link bit

Full cheek bit

Dr bristol bit

3-ring elevator bit

Port bit

Pellum bit

Slow twist bit

Twisted wire bit

waterford bit

Loose ring bit

jointed mouth bit

mullen mouth bit

egg butt bit

half cheek bit

fulmer cheek bit

curb bit

• the rein attaches to a shank or cheekpiece which adds leverage

• when the rider takes contact on therein, the horse feels a greater amount of contact

• Roof of mouth 

• Inside of lips

• Gap between teeth (bar)

Internally, the bit is working on what?

• Chin groove

• Pole 

• Lips

Externally, the bit is working on what?

fixed mouthpiece bit

• action is more precise

• encourages horse to hold the bit quietly on mouth

moveable mouthpiece bit

milder and encourages champing but action is less precise

jointed mouthpiece bit

• has nut cracker action

• pinches or squeezes the tougue

double jointed mouthpiece bit

• easier on horses with thicker tongues

• allows mouthpiece to rest on the bars more, beacuse the tongue is allowed more room 

severe

As the mouthpiece gets narrower, it’s more ____

factors influencing bit fit

• shape and length of head

• thickness of lip

• depth of the mouth

• thickness of the tongue

• position of the chin groove

• width of the face

more control over horses actions

why use double reins?

double rein