Types of horse bits western

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Let’s start with some basic parts of all leverage bits. There are the cheeks, which are made up of the purchase and the shank...

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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The bit wall of a tack store can be intimidating to anyone, even advanced riders. Beginners are likely to feel downright overwhelmed. Some bits are best for beginners, while other bits are preferred by specific disciplines (like how dressage riders and western riders often use different bits). So how do you know where to start?

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

Different Types Of Bits