Stable Management -Information about Bits

Question 0

Materials bits made of

Answer 0

Nickel - rusts easily (cheap) Stainless steel - expensive Brass - just to look good Copper - relaxing Rubber, leather and synthetic materials also available

Question 1

Snaffle bits

Answer 1

The thinner they are = more severe Ridges = severe 300 grams of pressure = 300 grams of pressure on corners of mouth

Question 3

Types of bits

Answer 3

Full cheek snaffle Dr. Bristol snaffle Rubber D bit Straight bar snaffle Roller D bit Loose ring snaffle D bit Egg Butt snaffle

Question 4

Purpose of the bit is

Answer 4

Transfer rider’s hand aids through the reins to the horse’s mouth Exert pressure on horse’s mouth

Question 5

Action of the Bit (4) interactions with certain parts of bridle or horse

Answer 5

1. Action on tongue 2. Action on Corner of Lips 3. Action on Bars 4. Action on Mandibular Nerve

Question 6

Describe what “Action on Tongue” means

Answer 6

Tongue is sensitive to pinching Bits with jointed mouthpiece pinch the bulge on tongue Bits with straight mouthpiece act by pressure

Question 7

Describe what “Action on Corner of Lips” means

Answer 7

Lips a little more sensitive than tongue All bits act on corner of lips

Question 8

Describe what “Action on Bars” means

Answer 8

Bars are very sensitive Bars refer to the space without teeth between the incisors and molars Mucous membrane resting directly on jawbone

Question 9

Describe what “Action on Mandibular” nerve means

Answer 9

Mandibular nerve runs on underside pf horse’s jaw - extremely sensitive bits equipped with curb chain exert pressure on mandibular nerve