Bits and Bitting

Speaker: Dr. Holly Spooner | West Virginia University Summary: Selecting the correct bit for a horse is dependent on a number of factors including the horse's level of training and the rider's experience level. This presentation will discuss the difference in direct versus leverage action of a bit, how the diameter and shape of the bit effects the bit's action, and will describe the pressure points on the horse's face that are affected by bits and hackamores. In addition, bit selection for different stages of training and training problems will be discussed.