It is a bit used on horses. I want to know which points it applies pressure to on the horses head.
2006-11-20 06:10:49 · 3 answers · asked by JO R 1 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
it stops the horse rearing by applying pressure to the tongue.
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2006-11-20 06:24:39 · answer #1 · answered by dave a 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It applies pressure to the usual points of a horses mouth (tongue, bars, etc) as well as the roof of the mouth, but the leverage that it gives puts most pressure on the poll (the top of the head, behind the ears) as a result it is very good for horses that are inclined to rear, it can also be known as a colts bit.
As it is such a severe bit, it should only be used by experienced people and you never ride a horse with a chifney, it is used for leading a horse in hand only.
You sometimes see racehorses wearing a chifney as well as a snaffle bit (Aiden O'Brien is one trainer that does this frequently). The leading rope is attached to the chifney while the horse is led around the parade ring before the race, but the reins are attached to the snaffle. When the horse is led out on to the track the lead line is taken off and all pressure on the chifney is released.
2006-11-21 05:59:01 · answer #2 · answered by PNewmarket 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never, ever ride a horse with a chifney bit. It is uesd in hand only and usually on horses that are very difficult - ie. some stallions
2006-11-21 18:21:47 · answer #3 · answered by digitsis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋