How do you use this bit?

nhg Junior Member Posts: 2,429	How do you use this bit? Apr 11, 2016 1:11:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nhg on Apr 11, 2016 1:11:35 GMT I don't know if the link will work. If it does I'm just wondering how a bit like this works? How do you attach a headstall, reins and curb strap to it? cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/0015/products/376_1024x1024.jpg?v=1412868452

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How do you use this bit? Apr 11, 2016 2:56:03 GMT horselady likes this

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Post by horselover4life on Apr 11, 2016 2:56:03 GMT

It is a form of a gag bit.
The headstall is round "rope" that slip through the openings.
The "cheek-pieces" are long enough and a ring out the bottom that I have seen a rein then attaches to.
Above the upper bit ring would be the headstall buckle attachment..
If this links correctly, a bit that is very similar to see how it fits together...
www.statelinetack.com/item/weaver-sweet-iron-gag-snaffle-browband-headstall/WQW15/?srccode=GPSLT&gclid=CMW5r4vKhcwCFQckhgodt2QAkQ&kwid=productads-adid^40405968348-device^c-plaid^97588923948-sku^133867-adType^PLA
www.horsetackonline.com/images/detailed/1/tmp_L8Y9I7.jpg

Forgot....no curb chain used that I know of.
Near impossible to pull through the mouth.
Gags work on leverage. When you pull on the reins the bit slides up the rope cheek-piece and apply poll pressure and pressure to the lips...harder you pull, faster the pressure builds.
Many use this bit for a "puller"....pulls and heavy on the forehand.
In educated hands it can help school a horse to lighten and become responsive...
In uneducated hands it is a cruel tool or tortures the horse...

The bit you showed is a common for polo ponies I have seen watching polo matches by me.

Last Edit: Apr 11, 2016 3:06:24 GMT by horselover4life

horselady Full Member Albany, New York Posts: 5,312	How do you use this bit? Apr 11, 2016 11:44:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by horselady on Apr 11, 2016 11:44:09 GMT I would imagine for quick response for turning and stopping. in a regular manner of riding i would not consider using one. and hl4l has described it . wonder if anyone is using one of them.
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Lipizzan Junior Member Europe, Croatia Posts: 2,572	How do you use this bit? Apr 11, 2016 15:23:55 GMT via mobile horselady likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lipizzan on Apr 11, 2016 15:23:55 GMT Wow that looks nasty. Never seen one.
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nhg Junior Member Posts: 2,429	How do you use this bit? Apr 30, 2016 5:28:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nhg on Apr 30, 2016 5:28:35 GMT Thanks you guys. I've seen some really odd or horrible looking bits in tack stores. This one just confused me.

Post by nhg on Apr 11, 2016 1:11:35 GMT

Post by horselover4life on Apr 11, 2016 2:56:03 GMT

Post by horselady on Apr 11, 2016 11:44:09 GMT

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Post by nhg on Apr 30, 2016 5:28:35 GMT