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Horse bits are placed in a horse's mouth and used to control or communicate with the horse. Bits offer varying degrees of control between rider and horse depending upon their design and on the skill of the rider.
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Horse Bits
Bits are a device placed in a horse's mouth, used for control or communication. Metal is the most popular material for manufacturing horse bits today, although other types of material such as rubber or plastic are sometimes used. Contrary to popular belief, horse bits do not rest on the teeth of the horse, but on the gums in a space behind the front incisors and in front of the back molars. It is important that the style of bit is appropriate to the horse's needs and is fitted properly for it to function properly and be as comfortable as possible for the horse. Taken from Wikipedia.
| Myler 3-Ring Combination Bit |
This Myler bit is a stainless steel 3-ring combination bit with a sweet iron comfort snaffle wide barrel copper inlay mouthpiece. This mouthpiece is made of polished sweet iron which naturally oxidizes or rusts. Harmless to horses, it has a sweet taste and promotes salivation. The wide center barrel will disperse pressure across a greater area of the tongue than regular width barrels.
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Myler horse bits
Price: $113.50
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This Myler bit is a hybrid of a ring bit, shank bit and Hackamore. The design features a large center ring for mouthpiece attachment, a top ring for headstall attachment and a bottom ring for rein attachment. The bottom ring is directly attached to the center mouthpiece ring. The mouthpiece slides freely on the center ring until arrested by a "ring stop". Size option available: 5". Buy here.
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All prices quoted on this page are indicative US prices at September 2006 - prices may change - please check with the retailer.
The most relevant links we could find, placed here free
 Wikipedia
- Further information about horse bits. en.wikipedia.org
Tack Room Inc
- The Myler 3-ring combination horse bit featured on this page can be bought online from this website. Ships Internationally. www.tackroominc.com
Horsemen's Outlet
- The featured Mikmar training bit is available to buy online from this website. Ships Internationally. www.horsemensoutlet.biz
State Line Tack
- The featured Antique horse bits can no longer be found here. They still sell other horse bits though. Ships Internationally. www.statelinetack.com
The Mikmar training bit operates through leverage, with the addition of nose pressure. As the rider applies pressure to the reins, this unique design disperses pressure to the nose, mouth (bars and tongue), chin and poll areas, instead of to only one focused area. It is to be used with a leather curb strap or a curb chain.
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Horse training bits
Price: $139.89
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The wide, flat Mikmar mouthpiece incorporates a copper roller which stimulates saliva production and keeps a nervous or "busy-mouthed" horse pacified. It also discourages the horse from putting its tongue over the bit. The Mikmar Training Bit is a useful tool for all disciplines of western riding. Buy here.
| Antique Bit With Barb Wire Conchos |
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Antique horse bits
Price: $ 28.90
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This antique horse bit has barb wire conchos and a 5" snaffle mouth with 8" cheeks. Limited quantities available.
No longer found at State Line Tack due to the limited
quantities, but they still sell other horse bits.
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