Horse Bits & Bridles

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Horse bits and bridles control a horses movement by applying gentle pressure to the horse head and mouth. Learn more about horse bits and bridles with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video series.

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Bit-less Horse Bridles
Bit-less horse bridles are often used on young horses for early training. Learn more about bit-less horse bridles with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

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Combination Horse Bits
A combination horse bit will work similarly to a bit-less bridle by creating pressure on the nose band. Learn more about combination horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

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D-Ring Snaffle Horse Bits
A D-ring snaffle horse bit is often used as an inexpensive starter bit. Learn more about D-ring snaffle horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

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Elevator Horse Bit
An elevator bit for horses is very effective for speed and fast paced cow work. Learn more about elevator horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

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How Horse Bits & Bridles Work
In horse riding, horse bits and bridles work on the horses head and mouth to control the direction of the horse. Learn more about how horse bits work with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

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O-Ring Snaffle Horse Bits
An O-ring snaffle bit for horses is a horse bit often used on young horses or to try and soften horses. Learn more about O-ring snaffle horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

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Performance Leverage Horse Bits
A performance leverage bit for horses is used mainly for show horses that will be performing. Learn more about performance leverage horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

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Shank Snaffle Horse Bits
Shank snaffle bits for horses have a simple tongue thumb. Learn more about shank snaffle horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

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Shank Snaffle Horse Bits With a Roller
A shank snaffle horse bit with a roller has a barrel in the center that can spin and keeps a nutcracker effect from occurring. Learn more about shank snaffle bits with a roller with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

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Snaffle Horse Bits
A snaffle bit for horses is a horse bit that doesn't require any leverage. Learn more about snaffle horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

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Snaffle Horse Bits With Leverage
A snaffle bit for horses that has leverage will create a lot more assertive control of the horse. Learn more about snaffle horse bits with leverage with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

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Summary: Man has enjoyed a unique relationship with the horses on this planet for many years. Horses have carried us into battle, brave and without fear. They’ve helped us travel over long stretches of terrain. In some parts of the world they still pull our farmer’s plows and carry our loads. They’ve been indispensable in herding and driving our cattle. And the police have mounted horse patrols for crowd control situations in urban environments. No question, horses have proven to be well-suited for human life, expressing qualities of loyalty and bravery, responding to commands, and usually having a calm, docile demeanor.

In this free video series our expert horse trainer will teach you all about horse bits and bridles. Horse bits are used on the horses head and mouth to control the horse using slight pressure. You will learn about a variety of bits and bridles including a bit-less bridle, O-ring bit, D-ring bit and a simple snaffle bit. You will also learn about horse bits like the shank snaffle bit, combination bit and elevator bit. If you own or ride horses, learning about different bits and bridles is essential for safe, comfortable riding for you and your horse.

About the Expert

Expert: Growing up, Kathy Kentala participated in 4-H programs and competitions. Her expertise is in training children and novice riders. Kathy owns the Bee Cave Riding Center in Austin, TX. This hunter/jumper barn is considered a launching pad for kids who are eager to learn to ride and show horses. She also owns the Signal Hill Ranch, a western venue specializing in team penning and ranch sorting. At the ranch, Kathy also teaches barrels, poles and other speed events.