BITS
BITS
For your reference, here is some common terminology that is used when referring to bits. "Purchase" is the part of the bit that is located above the mouthpiece. With a short "purchase", the bit will act quicker in a horse's mouth when the rider pulls on the reins. With a long "purchase", the bit is slower to react. "Shank" The "shank" is the part of the bit that is located below the mouthpiece. It will give you leverage on the mouthpiece. The shorter the "shank", the less control you have. The longer the "shank", the more control you have. "Cheeks" The "cheeks" are the sides of the bit. The cheek includes both the purchase and the shank. "Mouthpiece" The mouthpiece of the bit is what goes in the horses mouth. "Bars" The "bars" of a bit rest on the bars of the horse's mouth. The closer together the bars are, the more severe the bit. The wider apart the bars are, the less severe the bit. TYPES OF MOUTHPIECE METALS INCLUDE: "Sweet Iron" Sweet Iron is intended to rust. It produces a sweet taste as rusting occurs. "Copper" Copper causes a horse's mouth to salivate. This allows the mouth to stay soft and useable to the rider. "Stainless Steel" Stainless steel provides a clean, neat look to any mouthpiece.
For your reference, here is some common terminology that is used when referring to bits. "Purchase" is the part of the bit that is located above the mouthpiece. With a short "purchase", the bit will act quicker in a horse's mouth when the rider pulls on the reins. With a long "purchase", the bit is slower to react. "Shank" The "shank" is the part of the bit that is located below the mouthpiece. It will give you leverage on the mouthpiece. The shorter the "shank", the less control you have. The longer the "shank", the more control you have. "Cheeks" The "cheeks" are the sides of the bit. The cheek includes both the purchase and the shank. "Mouthpiece" The mouthpiece of the bit is what goes in the horses mouth. "Bars" The "bars" of a bit rest on the bars of the horse's mouth. The closer together the bars are, the more severe the bit. The wider apart the bars are, the less severe the bit. TYPES OF MOUTHPIECE METALS INCLUDE: "Sweet Iron" Sweet Iron is intended to rust. It produces a sweet taste as rusting occurs. "Copper" Copper causes a horse's mouth to salivate. This allows the mouth to stay soft and useable to the rider. "Stainless Steel" Stainless steel provides a clean, neat look to any mouthpiece.
