Choosing the Right Bit for Your Horse by Jessica Jahiel

Author:Jessica Jahiel
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2007-03-26T16:00:00+00:00

Bit Width

Width matters, regardless of the bit you are using, but there is a little more leeway in sizing if the bit has a straight-bar, mullen, solid-ported, or multiple-joint mouthpiece. If the bit is a single-jointed snaffle, correct width is critical. A single-jointed snaffle should provide a little more than ¼ inch of room on each side between the horse’s lips and the bit rings, for a total of ½ inch of space. A too-narrow bit that fits too closely may pinch the horse’s lips between the rings and the cannons. Still, a too-wide bit can be even worse. A too-wide single-joint snaffle, for example, can result in a lot of bit movement and consequent bruising of the bars and tongue when the rider applies pressure to one rein. If the rider applies pressure to both reins, a too-wide, too-loose bit can pinch the horse’s tongue; even light tension on both reins can send the joint of a too-wide single-joint snaffle painfully into the roof of the horse’s mouth.

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