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Barnyard Basics: Bits and Their Uses

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.

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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. Types Of Horse Bits Western, Types Of Bits For Horses, Types Of Horse Bits, Endurance Horse Tack, Western Bits For Horses, Horse Bits Types Of, Horse Needs, Bits For Horses, Therapeutic Horseback Riding
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Taking the Confusion out of Bits

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.

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