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¾ Stainless Steel:
doesn’t flake off,
very strong, stays
clean looking
Mouthpiece Materials
¾ Copper: promotes
salivation, is softer
than stainless steel
Mouthpiece Materials
¾ Sweet Iron: will rust
naturally and promote
salivation
Mouthpiece Materials
¾ Chrome: looks shiny,
flakes and chips
regularly leaving sharp
edges
¾Twisted
Mouthpiece Styles
¾Twisted Wire
Mouthpiece Styles
¾French Link
Mouthpiece Styles
¾Dr. Bristol
Mullen Mouth
Other types of Bit Accessories
Curb Shanks—artistry and
mechanics
¾ The length of the shank determines the
amount of leverage—longer shanks mean
increased leverage.
¾ The straighter the shank the quicker the
horse will feel the curb strap when the
reins are pulled.
¾ Shanks are designed to provide many
subtle bit cues for the horse
Shank Styles
Tom Thumb “Snaffle”
Suitability of Horse to Bit
¾ Considerations in bitting
z Nervous
z Stubborn/tough/strong willed
z Protective of mouth
z Size and Shape of Mouth and Tongue
z Supplemental devices to be used
HACKAMORE/GAG COMBO
SNAFFLE OR CURB?