Advanced Tack: Review

Name 3 parts of the horse that are affected by the bit.

You're watching an intermediate level lesson and your coach sends you back to get a pelham for one of the riders. There are these two bits hanging in the tack room. Which one do you bring? Why might she have decided on this bit?



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You've been given the opportunity to start a green horse. What sort of bit would you use when first starting him? Why?

What are four things to consider when deciding on a bit for a specific horse?

What is a combination bit a combination of? What are two combination bits? Which one is more likely to be used by a child? Why?

Give an example of a direct pressure bit.

Give an example of a leverage bit.

Name the numbered parts:



Did you ever know so much could be said about bits??? Well done!