What kind of a bit is this?

Question

I'm not really all that good with bits I'm just learning so is this a good bit? or is it to hard on the mouth? and what kind is it?

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Answer 1

It's a curb bit--you can tell by the shank (the long parts on the sides).

In general, curb bits are much harsher than snaffles simply because of the leverage you get with the shanks.

Answer 2

A medium port western bit with grazing shanks.  As long as there's a copper inset on the bars of the bit which will encourage salivation, this is an ok bit.  The time when a bit becomes a nasty bit is when a rider goes to yarding that horse around with the reins....a good set of hands will allow a rider to do well with most bits on any horse.  

Answer 3

medium ported curb bit... probably 8 in shanks on it, hard to tell

Its an ok bit if your horse is trained to it.

Answer 4

It is a curb bit but it can be very harsh. It puts on  pressure on the poll of the horse when you pull back and then the port puts pressure on the roof of the horses mouth. You would probably do better with a snaffle bit. But ask your trainer.

Answer 5

thats your typical western curb bit. you can tell by the shanks (long "bars" that go down the sides of it)

its not hard on the mouth if your horse is use to it, its what you use in western riding

Answer 6

It's a curb bit-long shanks on side.

It can be very harsh if you balance with your ands or have a rough pull

It is o.k. if you balance with your legs/knees and have gentel grip or handle

Your horse should react find if you know how to handle your horse with a bit and also your horse must be trained to it

Answer 7

It is a curb bit with a medium port and long shanks.  It is used on a finished western horse.  By finished, I mean that the horse is completely trained for it's purpose, so no training will be done in this bit.  Only if the rider is also "finished", meaning that you understand and know how to use only slight vibrations on the bit to signal the horse, would you use this bit.  If you are still training the horse, or being trained yourself, this bit is not the one to use.

A full cheek snaffle bit is best while you and your horse are still training...It allows you to use lateral (side) pulls necessary to train many movements.  Unless you intend to show, the snaffle can be the bit you use forever.  In the show arena, finishing the horse in a curb bit is usually required. In untrained hands, or on an untrained horse, this bit is very severe.

Answer 8

This is a curb bit....I would say that yes, it is an okay bit if you are soft with your hands and dont use your reins to balance with...ask your trainer/instructor/coach

Answer 9

this is an awesome bit. you have to know what ur doing with it. yes it is a long shanked curb bit. its excellent for western pleasure. helps with the control of the horses head. I used to be able to bump the bit while I was showing and she would put her head down lower for me and tuck her nose in more. wich helps keep the horses collected while it canters.