Horse bits

Bits

Saddle up for success with our complete guide to different types of horse bits! From snaffles to curbs, we've got you covered. Get ready to ride like a pro! https://www.hoofinhorse.com/types-of-horse-bits/

Bit Mouthpiece Types

Custom silver bridle bits and spade bits in traditional California patterns

Bit Ring Types

If you're wondering whether a hanging cheek snaffle bit is the right choice for your horse, then read Horse & Hound's expert guide

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.

Examples of different snaffle bit mouthpieces.

Horse bit mouthpieces

snaffle bits Ty uses the d ring double snaffle

Snaffle bits are among the most widely used, so Horse & Hound explains the difference between a loose-ring and an eggbutt cheek and which horses they suit

The Cowboy and His Horse, written and illustrated (profusely!) by Sydney Fletcher, with an introduction by Joseph Henry Jackson. Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, NY, 1951. Hardback book, dust jacket missing. Purchased at an antique mall in Danville, IN.

With so many bit options, it is hard to pick the best bit for your horse. Here are my favorite bits and why I like to use them.

Vector Seamless Pattern Of Outline Horse Bits Stock Illustration - Illustration of horse, dressage: 171820339

Lindworm Curb by Markus Holst. I don't even use a curb but if you ever see this bit... I want it.

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