History of Bits, Evolution of the Double Bridle
The history behind the upper-level dressage bit configuration. By Gerhard Politz for Dressage Today magazine.
Horse 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.
Fitting a Gag Bit Correctly
An Olympic gold medal eventer explains how a gag bit needs to fit to be both effective and comfortable.
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 horse bits.
Types of Horse Bits
Most tack stores offer an overwhelming selection of bits for sale. Knowing the difference between snaffles and curbs will help you decide which type of bit is right for your horse.
The Bit Gallery - Fitting Snaffle Bits
Choosing a bit which fits your horse is important for his comfort.
The Bit Gallery - Uxeter Kimberwick
Description and uses of the Uxeter Kimberwick bit.
The Bit Gallery - Tom Thumb Western Snaffle
Description and uses of the Tom Thumb Western Snaffle.
The Bit Gallery - Slow Twist Eggbutt Snaffle
Description and uses of the eggbutt snaffle with a slow twisted mouthpiece.
The Bit Gallery - Twisted Wire Snaffle
Description and uses of the Twisted Wire Snaffle.
The Bit Gallery - Curb Bits
The length of the shanks on curb bits affects the severity of the bit.
The Bit Gallery - Mullen-Mouthed Snaffle
Description and uses of the mullen-mouthed snaffle bit.
The Bit Gallery - What are Bits Made Of?
Many bits are available with mouthpieces made from a variety of different materials, from steel to synthetic materials.
The Bit Gallery - How the Port Affects the Action
How the port affects the action of both English and Western curb bits.
The Bit Gallery - Loose-Ring Snaffle
Description and uses of the loose ring snaffle.
The Bit Gallery - Kimberwick/Kimblewick
Description and uses of the Kimberwick, or Kimblewick bit.
The Bit Gallery - Full Cheeked Slow Twist Snaffle
Description and uses of the Full Cheeked Slow Twist Snaffle.
The Bit Gallery - Full Cheeked Eggbutt Snaffle
Desciption and uses of the Full Cheeked Eggbutt snaffle.
The Bit Gallery - French Link Snaffle
Description and uses of the French Link snaffle.
The Bit Gallery - Dr. Bristol Mouthpiece
Description and uses of the Dr. Bristol mouthpiece.
The Bit Gallery - Double Bridle
Description and uses of the double bridle, which uses two bits, the snaffle (or bridoon) and the curb.