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The Bit Gallery - Fitting Snaffle Bits
Depending on your horse's facial conformation, you'll need to choose what width of bit you need. Bits range from the smallest pony-sized bits (approx 3 and a half inches wide) to...
http://www.equisearch.com/tack_apparel/bit_gallery/bitwidth/
The Bit Gallery - Double Bridle
In the Double Bridle, two bits are used on one bridle -- a bridoon (a type of snaffle) and a curb bit. These two bits, when properly fitted and when...
http://www.equisearch.com/tack_apparel/bit_gallery/doublebridle/
Bit Gallery - Correction Bit
This Correction Bit is a leverage bit which has a fairly high port, with no cricket (roller) or hood, so the horse's tongue naturally goes up into the...
http://www.equisearch.com/tack_apparel/bit_gallery/correctionbit/
The Bit Gallery - What are Bits Made Of?
While history tells us that bits used to be made of bone or wood, nowadays bits are available in a variety of materials, as you can see from the photograph...
http://www.equisearch.com/tack_apparel/bit_gallery/mouthpieces/
The Bit Gallery - Uxeter Kimberwick
The Uxeter Kimberwick has similar action to the Kimberwick. However, the slots in the d-shaped bit rings allow the rider to pre-determine the amount of lowering action the bit has. When...
The Bit Gallery - Curb Bits
Curb bits are leverage bits. They act on the horse's mouth, poll and chin in several ways. The mouthpiece acts as a fulcrum. When contact is taken...
http://www.equisearch.com/tack_apparel/bit_gallery/curbbits/
The Bit Gallery - Tom Thumb Western Snaffle
Although this bit is called a snaffle, because of the shanks it's actually a leverage or curb bit. It's used with a curb chain, which tightens under the chin as...
http://www.equisearch.com/tack_apparel/bit_gallery/tomthumb/
The Bit Gallery - Mullen-Mouthed Snaffle
The Mullen mouth snaffle has an un-jointed mouthpiece. It is shaped in a very gentle curve and is designed to rest on the bars of the mouth and...
http://www.equisearch.com/tack_apparel/bit_gallery/mullenmouth/
The Bit Gallery - Jointed Snaffle
The plain, jointed snaffle is the bit in which many horses begin their education. It's the most basic design of bit, with a single joint in the center...
http://www.equisearch.com/tack_apparel/bit_gallery/jointedsnaffle/
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