Western Bit
Why are there so many western bits?
I'm doing a 4H type project, and my partner and I noticed that there were quite a few more types of western bits than english, and we were really wondering why so many? What are their exact uses? Why all the strange shapes? Has anyone got any answers?
They have different functions, amounts of pressure to the mouth, etc... Per wikipedia: "Bits are designed to work by pressure, not pain. Of course, in the wrong hands even the mildest bit can hurt the horse. Commands should be given with only the slightest movements of the hands. Instead of wrenching the horse's head in one direction by force, you should indicate the desired direction by tightening and loosening the grip on the reins. In fact, the majority of steering, especially in English Riding is done with the legs and seat. The calf of the leg is used to push the body of the horse in a certain direction while the other one is used as a pivot and to provide the correct amount of impulsion required to keep the horse moving. Change of position of the seatbones and hip, and the pressure of the seatbone, are also extremely useful in not only turning, but speeding up and slowing down."
 Western Curb Bit 5  US $6.50
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 Handmade CHEANEY Western Ranch Horse Bridle Twisted Snaffle Bit Heavy Reins US $76.75
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 5 Decorative TOM THUMB Western Horse BIT WITH 3 SHANK Jointed Mouthpiece US $75.00
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 Reinsman LIttle S Hackamore western bit barrel race US $36.00
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 Ride On 5 Snaffle Mouth 75 Cheeks Western Bit NEW US $18.00
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 WESTERN MULLEN SWEET IRON COLT BIT REINING CUTTING SWIVEL SHANKS US $24.99
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 Western Performer Hand Engraved w USA Logo Bits bit US $15.00
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 NICE CURB BIT 5 MOUTH WESTERN ENGLISH TRAIL ROPE CUTTING BARREL US $10.00
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 Western Hand Engraved Brass horse Bits bit US $9.00
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 Old Straight Bar Bit Western US $10.00
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 Used 5 1 4 copper mouth Tom Thumb Western Snaffle grazing Bit 6 long shanks US $5.74
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 Loose Ring SS Pony Mini Horse Snaffle Bit 4 Mullen mouth Western English tack US $2.99
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 Western show Bit US $26.50
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 Western Sweet Iron Snaffle Mouth Horse Tack Reiner Bit US $29.99
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 Flashy Partrade Gunsmoke Western hackamore bit braided rawhide nose silver trim US $19.99
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 New 5 in Western Tom Thumb Bit US $4.95
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 New 4 1 2 in Western Tom Thumb Bit US $4.95
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 Heavy Used Silver Mounted Moon Cheek Western Horse Bit US $76.99
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 New Engraved Aluminum Western Pleasure Show Medium Port Curb Bit 5 Mouth NR US $19.95
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Myler Western Dee Ring Bit with Hooks Sale Price: $89.95  |
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Stainless Steel Western Dee with 2 Hooks with Sweet Iron Low Port Comfort Snaffle (MB 04, Level 2) Copper Inlay Mouth 5" This mouthpiece is made of polished Sweet Iron which naturally oxidizes or rusts... |
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SS Sweet Iron D-Ring Western Snaffle Bit 5in Sale Price: $12.99 |
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3" Stainless Steel Dees 5" wide sweet iron mouth piece creates saliva for a moist soft mouth and has copper inlay which gives the horse a sweet taste. *Inside mouth piece color may vary, black or brown*. |
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WEAVER SNAFFLE BIT WESTERN WORKING HORSE BIT TACK Sale Price: $8.99 |
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WEAVER LEATHER SNAFFLE BIT Nickel plated malleable mouth Measures 5" 2-3" rings RETAIL VALUE $8.10 We recommend this item highly in our physical store We will combine shipping on any auction or buy it now items... |
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SS Copper Roller Double Rein Western Curb Bit 5.5i Sale Price: $14.99 |
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Stainless steel bit Medium port 5 1/2" wide mouthpiece Copper roller 6-1/2" cheeks |
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BS Dog Bone Western Training Snaffle Bit 5in Sale Price: $13.99 |
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Steel Western Training Snaffle Bit Mouth: 5"; 3 piece snaffle mouth with copper wrapped center Cheeks: 6" |
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Weaver Curb Bit 5 INCH Western Bridle Horse Bits Tack Sale Price: $9.99 |
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Western Horse Curb Bit Grazing 5" Tack Horse curb bit, with a grazing shank 25-208 This is a low port curb bit, or is known as a grazing bit This bit is from Weaver Leather, so you know it's top quality... |
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Western Horse Tom Thumb Shank Bit 5 INCH Tack Sale Price: $11.99 |
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Western Horse Tom Thumb Shank Bit 5 Tack Horse Tom Thumb snaffle shank bit, with a grazing shank 25-2110 This is a tom thumb style 5 bit. This bit is from Weaver Leather, so you know it's top quality. |
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SS Twisted Copper Wire Western Snaffle Bit 5in Sale Price: $9.99 |
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High quality bit features a 5" wide twisted copper wire mouthpiece for a moist, soft mouth for a better feel and 3" stainless steel flat rings. Has enough bite to regain an unresponsive horse's attention... |
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