Bit Bridle
Bit Bridle
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 LOT OF 7 BRIDLE BITS VARIOUS SIZES AGES SOME MAYBE VINTAGE  US $21.04
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 LOT OF 6 BRIDLE BITS SNAFFLE BITS VARIOUS SIZES AGES SOME MAYBE VINTAGE US $16.00
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 ORNATE DECORATIVE BRIDLE BIT POSSIBLY VINTAGE US $51.00
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 5 1 2 Toklat Myler Western Dee Ring Snaffle W Hooks Biothane Bridle Used US $31.00
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 MKD D RING SNAFFLE BIT W 5 COPPER Mouth Used Western Tack Used English Tack US $5.75
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 LIGHTLY USED CUTTING HORSE BIT W 5 COPPER Mouthpiece Used Western Tack US $7.75
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 ENGRAVED SILVER WESTERN SHOW CURB SNAFFLE BIT MOUTHPIECE FREE SHIPPING NICE WOW US $64.98
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 Western Show Snaffle Bit With Copper Mouth Spots New Horse Tack US $25.95
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 Western Horse Curb Chains Assorted Lot Of 6 Selling The Ranch Sale NO RESERVE US $17.55
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 English SS Pelham Bit w Curbchain Snaffle Double Bridle by Eisers 4 1 2 in Mouth US $18.00
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 Lightly Used Tom Thumb Snaffle Bit US $6.99
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 LES VOGT Silver Gold Show Bit 11251SG 8 Free Shipping US $129.00
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 EUC Vintage style Pony Bit low port grazing curb type US $.99
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 VINTAGE FLEMING STERLING SILVER SHOW REINING PARADE HEADSTALL BRIDLE BIT US $480.00
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 5 Silver Heart Show Bit Snaffle Copper Western Bridle Trail Pleasure Overlay US $42.89
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 SHerry Cervi Twisted Wire Gag Bit US $43.00
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 Vintage horse bit with a bridle US $29.99
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 NICE TRAMMELL ARGENTINE SNAFFLE BIT W 5 TAPERED COPPER Mouth Used Western Tack US $18.75
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 HANDMADE CUTTING HSE BIT W BRASS CONCHOS 4 7 8 MP Used Western Tack US $9.75
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 MONTY FOREMAN STYLE BIT W 5 Ported MP Used Western Tack Used English Tack US $7.75
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 VINTAGE HEADSTALL BREAST COLLAR STERLING SILVER POCO LENA FERRULES KUSTOM KRAFT US $500.00
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 Full Horse Size O Ring Snaffle Bit 5 Mouth NEW Horse Tack US $7.95
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 Stainless Steel Tom Thumb Western Horse Bit Small Copper Rollers New Horse Tack US $18.95
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 Stainless steele curb grazing western bit w long shanks US $12.00
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 STAINLESS STEEL SWEET IRON 5 INCH BIT 7 1 2 INCH CHEEKS US $20.99
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 ORIGINAL IMUS COMFORT GAIT BIT ADJUSTABLE S S COPPER ROLLERCURB HOOKS STRAP NR US $16.84
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 New Tom Thumb Style Snaffle Training Bit Horse Size US $15.95
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 Weaver Argentine Stainless Snaffle Horse Bit Copper US $28.95
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 5 Port Curb Grazing Bit New Western Horse Bridle Tack Med Port Unique Design US $12.99
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 Hackamore New Western Horse Bridle Gag Bit Stainless Steel Soft Nose US $24.99
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 Stainless Steel Billy Allen Style Reining Bit Copper Roller NEW Horse Tack US $19.95
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 Twisted Wire Mouth Ring Snaffle Bit 5 Mouth New Western or English Horse Bit US $6.95
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 SS Rutledge Roper Horse Bit 5 Sweet Iron mouth Bridle US $33.95
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 vintage leather bridle and bit tack horse US $9.95
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 Western Charro Horse Riding Bit Handmade Very Unique and Old NO RES US $1.48
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 Western Horse Riding Headstall Bridle Mikmar Bit Maker Marked NO RES US $76.00
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 Tack Master Hand Polished Stainless Steel Pelham Bit jointed US $19.99
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 New Hackamore SS Rubber Covered Nose Bit Bitless Bridle US $24.95
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 STAINLESS STEEL TOM THUMB 3 1 2 PONY MOUTH KELLY NEW HORSE TACK US $8.99
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 NICE DON DODGE Style OFFSET SNAFFLE BIT W 5 COPPER INLAY MP Used Western Tack US $11.75
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 New Stainless Steel Wonder Gag Bit 5 inch Copper Roller US $28.95
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 REINSMAN JR COWHORSE BIT W 525 TWISTED WIRE MP Used Western Tack US $14.75
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 Barrel Racing Sweet Six Bit Combination Hackamore Gag US $19.99
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 Copper Mouth Loose Ring Bit 5 US $4.99
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 FANCY LES VOGT SNAFFLE BIT Maker Marked US $25.00
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 vintage western unmarked steel bridle bit with san joauquin mouthpiece US $25.00
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 Stainless Steel Shank German Silver Oval Link SS Mouth Piece Pelham Bit Jointed US $21.99
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 Stainless Steel Western Snaffle Style Bit Copper French Link Mouth US $16.95
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 WEAVER COPPER CURB BIT HORSE WESTERN TACK 5 1 2 BRIDLE US $28.99
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 SS Correction Horse Bit 5 Sweet Iron mouth Bridle NEW US $29.99
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 Western 5 Sweet Iron Mouth Flat Cheek Snaffle Bit New Horse Tack US $17.95
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 GREG DARNALL PORTED SHOW BIT MAKER MARKED Reining Pleasure US $41.00
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 FANCY VINTAGE ENGRAVED SILVER SHOW SNAFFLE W INLAID SILVER STAR WESTERN BIT 5 US $11.26
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 LES VOGT Santa Barbara Silver Show Bit 1341SG 58 2 Free Shipping US $135.00
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 Stainless JR Cowhorse Bit 5 Sweet Iron Twist Mouth New Horse Tack US $18.95
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 Flat Twisted Cheek Western Snaffle Show Bit 5 Copper Mouth New Horse Tack US $24.95
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 Western Show Bit Silver Engraved Accents Blued Steel Swivel Cheek New Tack US $24.95
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 VINTAGE MARKED SLIESTER CA STERLING SILVER WESTERN HORSE SHOW CURB BRIDLE BIT NR US $22.50
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 LES VOGT STAINLESS STEEL SILVER IRON SHOW BIT 1136SG 99 US $129.00
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 Western Fancy Engraved Show Bridle Bit KMSS Style 11 US $19.99
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Snaffle Bit - An Equestrian Tack Guide– How to Find the Right Snaffle Bit for Your Horse
Snaffle bit is one of the most common sorts of bit, which is that part of the bridle that goes in the mouth of the pony. A bridle consists of a bit, reins and headstall that holds the bit. It is employed by riders to direct the pony when pony riding. Snaffle bits, curb bits and pelham bits are examples of bit used on horses. A snaffle bit is a bit used for horses that's jointed in the middle and has rings on either end where the reigns are attached.
The middle part of the snaffle bit is known as the bit mouthpiece, which goes in the mouth across the gums. The bit mouthpiece is either a straightforward straight bar or a linked set of straight bars. On both sides of the bit mouthpiece are the rings that are either O formed or D shaped. Among the bits employed in pony riding, snaffle bits are the least tough as they have no shanks or bars that extend from the rings along the cheek. And thanks to the absence of shanks or bars, the reigning cues are applied without delay to the mouth. Thought to be the precision tool for creating extreme levels of pony handling, snaffle bits play a crucial role. Snaffle bits aid in the training of the horses. Snaffle bits are useful tools for use in pony riding as it provides direct contact between the rider and the pony. With snaffle bits, it is easier for the pony to understand what the rider directs. Snaffle bits alter in types, sizes and make. One of the factors you need to consider when selecting a snaffle bit for your pony is the size of the bit mouthpiece.
The dimensions of the bit mouthpiece should agree to the sensitivity level of your pony. Take an older pony, that has endured plenty of inexperienced riders, for example. Such pony could have less sensitive mouth, so, it may need a smaller diameter mouthpiece. On the other hand, a trained show pony can be used with a larger diameter snaffle, which is lighter in the mouth.
The concept is, the larger the diameter of the mouthpiece, the less serious it is in your pony. The material employed in the snaffle bit is also another factor to be considered, especially the material employed in the bit mouthpiece. Typically, snaffle bit mouthpieces are made of chrome steel. Some are made with rubber or plastic covering, while others are made of twisted wires.
Twisted wire mouthpieces are not advisable as these add to the seriousness of the bit. Another factor to think about is the width of the snaffle bit, which should fit your pony's mouth accurately. Measure the snaffle bit from ring to ring. If the bars go past the corners of your pony's mouth, it is too long. If your pony's mouth is crammed or pinched in the corners, the snaffle bit is too short for your pony. Having considered the above mentioned factors, the snaffle bit should also be accurately placed in your pony's mouth.
The snaffle bit should be high enough to make one or two mild creases in each corner of your pony's mouth. To adjust the placement of the snaffle bit, raise or lower it using the bridle buckles. The location of the bit is important as it can affect your control on your horse. Ensure that it does not hang too low or raised too high in your horse's mouth. If it hangs too low or raised too high, your pony will fight it.
About the Author
Lisa Blackstone focuses on providing tips on equestrian tack. She owns an Arabian pony coaching and breeding business. For more information on equestrian tack, please go to pony How to Horse Ride and Equestrian Riding Boots