Bridles and Bits

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Bridles and Bits
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Bridles!

• What are bridles used for? Bridles are used for
  controlling the pony. They hold the bit in place
  and keep it from falling out of the ponys mouth.
  Bridles come in three different sizes pony, cob,
  and horse.
• Caution NEVER tie a pony with bridle and reins.
  He can break the reins and hurt his mouth.

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Parts of the Bridle
crownpiece
browband
Throatlash (throatlatch)
noseband
cheekpiece
reins
bit
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Different Kinds of Nosebands
Drop noseband
Figure 8 noseband
Cavesson noseband
Flash noseband
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Bits!!!

• Bits go into the horses mouth and help us steer
  and stop. Bits come in handy when your horse
  suddenly freaks out and takes off.

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The Pelham
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Full Cheek Snaffle
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Eggbutt Snaffle
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D-Ring Snaffle
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Loose Ring Snaffle
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Kimberwicke
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Accessories
Curb chain
Rein stop
Bit guard