tack Flashcards
1
Q
what is the name for the bit I have given you?
A
egg butt snaffle, loose ring snaffle, peham, straight bar, cub chain, gag,
2
Q
Why might you choose this type of snaffle for a pony/horse?
A
gives you control with pulling to much on the mouth.
3
Q
Which is a more gentle bit, a straight bar or a jointed snaffle?
A
straight bar as its only pressure is on the tongue.
4
Q
What is the action of a gag?
A
It creates this by increasing pressure on the corners of the lips, asking for the horse to raise his head.
5
Q
What way of going might make you want to ride your pony/horse in a gag?
A
not to pull to harshly on the mouth, understand the bit control in the rein
