What is a butterfly bit?

Function: Specially suitable for jumping as it has enhanced impact and control and helps support the horses in tight turns. A popular selling bit with jumping enthusiasts, the butterfly bit may also be recognised as an "Elevator" bit. This bit gives control for jumping without resorting to a stronger or severe bit.

What does a cartwheel bit do?

The mouthpiece attaches to a post running vertically through the centre of the bit rings (hence the 'Cartwheel'), giving a slight tilting action. Cartwheels can often be suitable for horses that are difficult to turn, because the rings enhance steering aids by placing pressure on the horse's face.

What is a butterfly Pelham?

A Butterfly Pelham is really a small bit for Driving with two rein options and used on the small breeds as the cheek looks neat and short on the small pony faces. It is also useful as a riding bit on the same types of Ponies. A mullen mouth that applies pressure evenly straight across the tongue.

What do shanks on a bit do?

The bit shank is the side piece or cheekpiece of a curb bit, part of the bridle, used when riding on horses. The bit shank allows leverage to be added to the pressure of the rider's hands on the bit. Shanks are usually made of metal, may be straight or curved, and may be decorated in some disciplines.

What does a Liverpool bit do?

Liverpool Bit with copper mouth - the copper mouthpiece encourages the horse or pony to salivate, helping to keep the mouth moist. Available as either straight bar or mullen mouth.

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How do I choose a driving bit?

Knowing the shape of your horses mouth can be helpful when choosing a bit. Horses with a low pallet will not have a lot of room in their mouths either. Horses with smaller tongues and higher pallets will have more room and in these cases you may be able to use a thicker style bit.

What is the softest bit for a horse?

The softest bits are generally snaffle bits made of rubber. Rubber offers a smooth fit on the bars of the horse's mouth, while the snaffle's rings fit softly in the corners of the horse's mouth without pinching.

What is the gentlest bit for a horse?

One of the most common types of snaffle bit is the eggbutt, which is considered to be the gentlest type of snaffle bit because it doesn't pinch the corners of the horse's mouth. It has an egg-shaped connection between the mouthpiece and the bit-ring.

What are gag horse bits?

The gag bit is a type of bit for a horse. Because the cheek piece and reins attach to different rings (instead of freely moving on the same ring, like in a snaffle bit) there is leverage action. Severity of leverage action depends on where the reins attach.

How does a butterfly flip bit work?

The Butterfly Flip functions as both a direct action bit and a leverage bit depending on the position of the reins. If the rein is attached to the top hook, it works as a direct action bit, exerting the same amount of pressure on the mouth as it felt through the reins.

What bit is slightly stronger than a snaffle?

The Bevel provides more brake-power so is ideal for those horse's needing something slightly stronger than a snaffle. This is a great bit for a novice horse at a competition! A great Bevel bit to choose is the Shires Bevel Bit with Jointed Mouth RRP £14.99.

Is a cartwheel bit a snaffle?

Part of the Nunn Finer Sensation Bit collection, the Waterford Cartwheel Bit is designed to help alleviate palate pressure and encourage bit acceptance. This snaffle bit has a gentle but effective ergonomically shaped mouthpiece with center lozenge.

Are gag bits harsh?

The Running Gag is certainly not suitable for everyone, and can be too strong for some horses. The mechanics of how it moves up the bridle and therefore up in the horse's mouth can lead it to be misused if the rider is not very good with their balance and their hands.

Where do horses like to be touched?

4- Many horses like to be rubbed on the neck, shoulder, hip, or on the chest. Some horses enjoy having their heads and ears rubbed. Horses often groom each other on the whither, so this would be a good place to try too. 6- If your horse does not want to be pet or moves away, do not be upset.

Is a Tom Thumb bit harsh?

The Tom Thumb bit is a more severe and uncomfortable bit than many people realize. In unskilled hands, this particular tool can be quite a harsh bit, which can cause your horse to object because of the discomfort it causes.

How do I stop my horse from putting his tongue over the bit?

There are still several options available within the range of permitted bits that can also be effective. One of the most well know solutions to this problem is the use of the Neue Schule Verbindend, a bit which has quite aggressively curved cannons that create tongue relief when laid on the tongue.

What is a Waterford bit used for?

It is a flexible bit that moulds round the horse's mouth, creating an even pressure. It is moveable in all directions and horses find it difficult to lean or take hold of it, giving the rider good levels of control.

What is the purpose of a copper roller bit?

The copper in the roller is supposed to stimulate salivation, which acts as a cushion to soften the feel of the bit in the horse's mouth. The roller on this bit is large enough to cause irritation in a horse with a low palate.

Why use a loose ring snaffle?

Loose ring bits help the horse to position the bit where they like it unlike fixed bits such as the eggbutt or hanging cheek snaffle. This helps the horse be more comfortable in the mouth and since the mouthpiece is moveable on the cheek it also helps with horses that are heavy or take hold of the bit.

Whats the difference between a drill and impact driver?

The main difference between a drill and an impact driver boils down to power and rotational action. Unlike drills, impact drivers are made with quick release shanks that accept all one-quarter-inch hex driver bits. Impact drivers produce lots of rotational force, capable of driving the largest wood screws in seconds.

When should you not use an impact driver?

Can you drill holes with an impact driver?

As the name suggests, these tools are built for driving but can be used to drill in a pinch. Impact drivers are for driving fasteners, not drilling holes. However, in a pinch, if you have the proper bit, you can drill a hole in light-gauge steel or softwood with a standard hex-shank drill bit.

What does a Kimberwick bit do?

This is a bit commonly used in general riding and provides more control on a horse that may be a strong puller or needs slight curb action to lower its head. It's a popular choice for young riders on ponies who might not be very responsive to the rein aids.

What is a French link bit?

“French link” refers to the flat piece of metal that sits in the centre of the mouthpiece, joining the two halves of the bit together. This mouthpiece applies mild action to the horse's tongue when required. The bit rings move freely which makes the bit more flexible and not “fixed” in the horse's mouth.