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What are the two bits of the "bridle"?

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this is all about horses. put down anything you all think is right. or anything tht comes to mind. thanks!

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  1. ummmm do you mean the headstall and bit?   Not sure what two bits of the bridle mean..  or do you mean a double bridle with a curb bit added?


  2. I am going to assume, since the rest of your questions have to do with harnesses, that you are referring to the driving bit and the check bit.  The driving bit is what is attached to the reins and help the driver steer the horse.  The check bit holds a horse's head up and helps the horse balance at high speed.

  3. A double bridle has a snaffle (broken) bit and a curb (solid) bit.  One lifts and the other tucks the head.  With a double bridle, double reins are also used.

    A driving bridle has a snaffle bit and an elevator bit.   The snaffle helps control and the elevator keeps the head up.  Not all drivers use elevator bits.  There is also an overcheck which is a strap that goes from the bit over the poll and attaches to the saddle.

    A ring bit (used on race horses) is actually 2 bits combined into 1 bit.  A D-ring snaffle with a ring.  One set of reins is used and the ring provides more control.

    Double and triple bridles should only be used by advanced riders as you can do severe damage to a horses mouth if you do not know precisely what you are doing.

  4. Do you mean a double bridle? A double bridle in used in saddle seat and dressage riding. It has two bits and two sets of reins. One bit is a snaffle and the other is a curb bit.

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