Bits for horses

There are a lot of different bits out there and it can get really overwhelming if you don't know exactly what you are looking for and what your horse needs. We'll go over the types of bits, the pieces of the bit, the uses, and best practices- including fit. It's not near as confusing if you know what to look for and understand how the bit works.

Does your bit suit your horse? With many contradicting theories around bit fitting, it is difficult to decipher whether your horse’s bit is sitting correctly in their mouth. An ill-fitting bit can cause a large…

Choosing a bit for your horse is serious business, but it doesn't need to be stressful. Our guide helps you find the right mouthpiece.

Lifter Bits Barrel Racing There are two very different kinds of lifter bits. The first type is marketed for barrel racing. This is the...

No one can say for sure when the first bit was invented, but they were likely to have been used thousands of years ago and made of rope, wood, and bone. Like a lot of historic inventions, the use of modern technology has meant that a bit is no longer just a bar. In fact, there are now hundreds of variations in various materials, to suit a plethora of riding styles and varying degrees of control.

Entire books have been written about bits and finding the best bit for you and your horse. This article serves as a simplified guide to teach you all about the most common bits found in both English and Western disciplines. #horsebits #westernbits #horsetack #englishbits #typesofbitsforhorses #typesofbits

The world of horse bits can often seem like something of a black art, and with so many different bits and mouthpieces on the market,…

Choosing the right bit for your horse is often a challenge. So equip yourself through this video with an understanding of how horse bits work to make choosing the right bit easier...

What is a snaffle bit? How do snaffle bits work? What is a curb bit? How do curb bits work? Why does western horse training need both? All these questions are answered in this article. Plus the difference between D ring snaffles, eggbutt snaffles, loose ring snaffles and more!

There are basically only two kinds of bits — the snaffle (with no shanks) and the curb (with shanks). Plus, there’s the Pelham, which combines a snaffle and curb, but there are hundreds of different variations on these two basic types. A so-called double bridle, used by some English riders, polo players and other equestrian competitions like dressage, actually has two bits — a curb and a snaffle — in the horse’s mouth.