• Embed Doc
  • Copy Link
  • Readcast
  • Collections
  • 1
    CommentGo Back
Download
 
Bits andBits andBittingBitting
Design, Function and StyleDesign, Function and Style
 
General TerminologyGeneral Terminology
MouthpieceMouthpiece=the portion of the bit that rests in=the portion of the bit that rests inthe horsethe horse’’s mouth.s mouth.
CheekCheek=the sides of the bit (for a snaffle) that you=the sides of the bit (for a snaffle) that youcan see outside of the horsecan see outside of the horse’’s mouth.s mouth.
ShankShank=the long piece connected to the=the long piece connected to themouthpiece (for a curb or leverage bit)mouthpiece (for a curb or leverage bit)
PurchasePurchase=the length of metal between where=the length of metal between wherethe mouthpiece connects to the shank andthe mouthpiece connects to the shank andwhere the bridle is attachedwhere the bridle is attached
DiameterDiameter=the width of the mouthpiece.=the width of the mouthpiece.
of 00

Leave a Comment

You must be to leave a comment.
Submit
Characters: ...
Sarah Diment

you mentioned snaffle and curb butbyou missed the spanish signal bit or spade as a type of bit

reply12 / 09 / 2011
You must be to leave a comment.
Submit
Characters: ...