How do I know what size of bit to buy my horse?

Question

How do I know what size of bit to buy to my horse? Sos... just got a new horse!!:D

Answer 1

Congratulations!

I've always taken a heavy string, knotted it at one end, and run it through my horse's mouth with the knot at one side. I hold the string at the other side and then ease the string out of the horse's mouth and knot the string where I'm holding it.

I can then take the string to my tack room or shop and get the right-sized bit right away.

Answer 2

When you put the bit in if it fits it will make one or two wrinkles on the side of the horses mouth. If you just can't seem to get a bit that fits then I would ask someone who is very experienced in horses to look at you horse and tell you what size bit you need. Good luck with you new horse!

Answer 3

http://www.statelinetack.com/videos.asp

There's a video about it under the 'Tack' section (right under the thing that says video gallery). I think it's called 'Measuring for a bit'

Answer 4

the of her mouth in inches.  Use a piece of string right were the bit goes to measure.  If she is between size go to the next size up.  

Answer 5

Congrats on getting a new horse ! =)

That link tells you everything :)