The picture is on my icon at the side. The rings at the bottom where the reins attach move freely and are not fastened. There is a place for the curb strap/chain. The shanks swivel both ways. The length of the shanks is aobut 6 1/2 inches long with a 6 inch mouth piece. I think this bit is an english style bit but I may be wrong. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks
2006-07-21 01:06:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
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2006-07-21 01:09:36 · update #1
No picture, but it sound like a weymouth curb for a full(double) bridle, with what they call sliding cheeks (where the cheeks will swivel).
does it look anything like this: http://www.paddocksaddlery.com/browse.cfm/4,822.htm
2006-07-21 03:35:47 · answer #1 · answered by Jan L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it might be a type f "walking horse" bit. The curb chain doesn't necessarily always have a seperate loop for attachment. The curb can be attached to the same loop tat attaches the bit to the bridle.
Most walking horse bits have free moving shanks and rein loops.
You don't say whether the mouth piece is soli or jointed.
Because the reins attach below the level of the mouth this makes this bit a leverage bit, hence a CURB bit. The reins work by INdirect pressure and leverage at the chin grooveand poll.
Even if it had a jointed mouthpiece it would still be a curb.
A bit where the reins attach at the same level of the mouthpiece is called a snaffle and works by direct rein pressure. A snaffle bit can have a solid OR a jointed mouth piece also.
Loose shanked bits can be aggravating to a horse, especially if the shanks pinch the horse's lips at the corners of the mouth piece.
Loose rein loops can be a distraction to some horses too, because the reins can get to slapping and swinging.
Choosing the right bit for your horse is like picking out comfy shoes for yourself. If the shoes pinch, twis, crowd or slap in yway they are a constant distaction to what you are doing. And one size does NOT fit all!
Hope this helps!
2006-07-21 04:08:28 · answer #2 · answered by forgewizard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could also be a Gag bit. It can be used with a single rein on the curb, or with a sceond rein on the snaffle. It is designed to help lighten the front end of the horse.
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2006-07-21 04:37:30 · answer #3 · answered by Sharingan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it easily relies upon on the horse. some horses favor more suitable than one bit for diverse days or applications. My pony has 5 bits- an finished cheek, eggbutt, sluggish twist, double twist, free ring. yet my horse purely has 2. it really is sturdy to regulate it up a touch, and provides you the horse something diverse to address. talk which includes your coach about what's ideal on your horse.
2016-12-10 12:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by penso 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't get the picture link. Sounds like you are describing a "Tom Thumb" bit.
2006-07-21 03:01:17 · answer #5 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feel free to email a pic of the bit. Cant really tell by the decription but might be able to get it by the look. cwgrl4ever05@yahoo.com
2006-07-21 01:34:23 · answer #6 · answered by cwgrl4ever05 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't really tell by the description, but I've heard of a Tom Thumb bit, and that may be it. I don't know for sure, so could you please send me the picture?
cowhorse21@yahoo.com
2006-07-21 03:16:36 · answer #7 · answered by WYO68 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a weymouth!
2006-07-21 09:39:59 · answer #8 · answered by seaflight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YEAH SEND ME A PIC PLEASE? I HAVE AN IDEA WHAT IT IS BUT NEED TO SEE IT TO CONFIRM
stunner_bean@yahoo.ie
2006-07-21 04:24:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋