Bit Gallery
Measure Your Horse's Mouth for Proper Bit Sizing
Use this handy tool to measure the width of your horse's mouth for proper bit sizing. By Suzanne Vlietstra for Horse & Rider magazine.
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EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Refuses Bit
Dr. Joyce Harman shares reasons why a horse might not take his bit and how to correct the problem in this edition of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet. -
EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Tongue Over Bit
What should you do if your horse keeps getting his tongue over the bit? Dr. Joyce Harman offers bitting advice in this Ask the Vet column on EquiSearch.com. -
History of Bits, Evolution of the Double Bridle
The history behind the upper-level dressage bit configuration. By Gerhard Politz for Dressage Today magazine. -
All About Bitless Bridles
Bit-free headgear is sometimes the answer for sensitive horses or tough training problems. By Nancy Ambrosiano for EQUUS magazine. -
Fitting a Gag Bit Correctly
An Olympic gold medal eventer explains how a gag bit needs to fit to be both effective and comfortable. By Torrance Watkins for Practical Horseman magazine. -
Expert Answer: Three-Ring Snaffle Bits
An Olympic jumper rider and a bit-design expert team up to answer a reader's question about three-ring snaffle bits. From the editors of Practical Horseman magazine. -
Choosing a Bit
Instructor and trainer Ron Meredith discusses how bits act on the horse's mouth and how to select a suitable bit for your horse. -
Types of Bit
Most tack stores offer a bewildering array of bits for sale. Knowing what each of them is will help you decide which type of bit is right for your horse. -
Fitting Snaffle Bits
Choosing a bit which fits your horse is important for his comfort. -
Whistle Snaffle
Description and uses of the whistle snaffle. -
Uxeter Kimberwick
Description and uses of the Uxeter Kimberwick bit. -
Tom Thumb Western Snaffle
Description and uses of the Tom Thumb Western Snaffle. -
Slow Twist Eggbutt Snaffle
Description and uses of the eggbutt snaffle with a slow twisted mouthpiece. -
Single Twist Wire Snaffle
Description and uses of the Twisted Wire Snaffle. -
Curb Bits
The length of the shanks on curb bits affects the severity of the bit. -
Pelham
Description and uses of the Pelham bit. -
Mullen-Mouthed Snaffle
Description and uses of the mullen-mouthed snaffle bit. -
How Bits are Named
It seems as if there's a never-ending list of bit names. But when you know how to break it down, you can often tell quite easily what a bit is, just by studying the components. -
What Bits are Made Of
Many bits are available with mouthpieces made from a variety of different materials, from steel to synthetic materials. -
Curb Bit Port Action
How the port affects the action of both English and Western curb bits. -
Loose-Ring snaffle
Description and uses of the loose ring snaffle. -
Kimberwick/Kimblewick
Description and uses of the Kimberwick, or Kimblewick bit. -
Jointed Snaffle
Description and uses of the jointed snaffle. -
Training Snaffle with Keys
Description and uses of the Training Snaffle with Keys. -
Full Cheek Slow Twist Snaffle
Description and uses of the Full Cheeked Slow Twist Snaffle. -
Full-Cheeked Eggbutt Snaffle
Desciption and uses of the Full Cheeked Eggbutt snaffle. -
French Link Snaffle
Description and uses of the French Link snaffle. -
Eggbutt Snaffle
Description and uses of the eggbutt snaffle. -
Dr. Bristol Mouthpiece
Description and uses of the Dr. Bristol mouthpiece.
