Bits

Front 1

8 areas on the horse possibly influenced by the bit include:

Back 1

Corners of the Mouth, Bars of the Mouth, Tongue, Roof of Mouth, Side of Face, Chin Groove, Nose, Poll

Front 2

The _____ a mouthpiece the LESS pounds per square inch of pressure a horse feels.

Back 2

Thicker

Front 3

The ____ a mouthpiece the MORE pounds per square inch of pressure a horse feels.

Back 3

Thinner

Front 4

This type of mouthpiece shape puts more pressure on the tongue and less on the bars of the mouth

Back 4

Straight

Front 5

This type of mouthpiece shape puts less pressure on the tongue and more on the bars of the mouth

Back 5

Hinged

Front 6

This type of port acts on the lower jaw by putting pressure on the tongue

Back 6

Shallow

Front 7

This type of port leaves more room for the tongue and acts more on the bars of the mouth

Back 7

High

Front 8

This general bit type does not offer the rider leverage; the rein attaches to the mouth piece and "acts as a nutcracker" on bars, corners and tongue; horse feels exact amount of pressure exerted by rider

Back 8

Snaffle

Front 9

This general bit type offers the rider leverage; the rein attaches to a shank which is what offers the leverage; horses feel more pressure than is exerted by rider's hand; works on bars, under chin, over poll, often comes with chain attachment

Back 9

Curb

Front 10

This is the basic snaffle

Back 10

Dee ring

Front 11

This snaffle is said to be very gentle; it's designed in a way so as not to pinch the corners of the horse's mouth

Back 11

Egg-butt snaffle

Front 12

This type of snaffle is known for laying in a natural position in the horse's mouth

Back 12

Loose ring snaffle

Front 13

This type of snaffle is designed to" keep the bit from sliding through the horse's mouth"

Back 13

Full cheek

Front 14

This type of curb is basically a shank with a curb chain combo

Back 14

Pelham

Front 15

This curb has various possible rein attachments and a curb chain

Back 15

Kimberwicke

Front 16

This type of curb has various levels on strength depending on its rein attachment

Back 16

Gag

Front 17

The two key points to a double bridle are:

Back 17

The bridoon must lay over the curb bit, and the curb bit acts on the poll and chin groove

Front 18

This bit material isn't very trustworthy; it may flake off or rust with wear

Back 18

Nickel-plated

Front 19

This material is like nickel plating; however it does not flake off or rust

Back 19

Stainless Steel

Front 20

This material is a hard rubber alternative to metal

Back 20

Vulcanized rubber

Front 21

This material aids in salvation; however you must be sure to check for possible sharp spots when using it

Back 21

Copper

Front 22

This is a newer type of material made out of high tech plastics that are soft and flexible

Back 22

Happy Mouth

Front 23

Amount of space between rings and lips a well-fitting bit will have

Back 23

1/4 inch

Front 24

A snaffle bit should make ___ wrinkles (smiles) in the corner of the horse's mouth

Back 24

1-2

Front 25

A pelham bit should make ___ wrinkles (smiles) in the corner of the horses mouth

Back 25

0

Front 26

A curb chain should lie ___ and come into play when the shank is at ___ degrees

Back 26

Flat; 45