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to get your horse to take the bit, put your fingers in its mouth behind its teeth. you could also try giving it a treat then slipping the bit in. if it is winter, you may want to warm the bit in your hands first, as horses do not like taking a cold bit. hold the crownpiece, or headstall, of the bridle, and press your free hand against the bit. Stick your thumb through the ring of the bit and into the horse's mouth (behind the teeth). push up on the upper gum a little and slide the bit in, pulling up on the crownpiece. slip the crownpiece over the ears and- ta-da!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoWell there are several things you can try. First you want to make sure that the bit isn't cold. Ponies mouths are very sensitive to cold and that could be part of his problem. Second you could try covering the bit with honey or molasses to sweeten it and make him want to take it. Third you could try feeding him a handful of grain as you put the bit in his mouth, but only a small handful as its hard for them to chew when they have the bit in their mouth. If they simply wont open their mouth, stick your finger in their interdental space and press on their tongue and that should make him open his mouth. Hope this helps!
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∙ 14y agoTaking your outside rein, hold it firmly for a few seconds while moving your fingers on the inside rein. Do not pull or tug your hand, just move your fingers as if massaging the horse's mouth. Your outside rein should be used to control the acceptance of the bridle. After doing so, soften (relax) for a few seconds, then ask again. Make sure that your horse is moving forward. It is easier to start asking while in a walk, then move up to a trot, then finally a canter.
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on what type of bit you use and if you use it correctly. If you are using a Polo bit or a Mullen Mouth bit you can pull harder then if you use something like a Waterford. If you use something like a Waterford and pull to hard, it could hurt the horses mouth and they will not eat. The horse will perform better, but it will hurt your horse. When you use a Polo or Mullen Mouth, the horse will will not get hurt and you can pull pretty hard. Then the horse will perform what you want without getting hurt.
Also if your horse is trained to take the bit, it will take it. But sometimes you still have to stick your thumbs in the space between their front teeth and their back teeth. With a little pressure your horse will open up.
If your horse isn't traines. You will need help.
YouTube.com/cavallopedagogue she knows ALL the answers!!
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∙ 14y agoI am 12 years old and all I can tell you is that a horse bit is a piece of riding equipment that helps you control the horse by its mouth. if someone tied a string to a piece on your mouth and pulled to the left from behind you, it would pull your head to the left, and in a horses case cause you to walk left.
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∙ 12y agoSometimes coating it in something good tasting will help. But you might want to look further. maybe the bit hurts the horse. do you pull excessively on the reins? when was the last time your horse had its teeth checked? Is the bit a harsh bit? Or just a snaffle? I ride my horses bit-less in a bosal or even their halters, and they like that more than a bridle with a bit. If you compete in English so you need a normal bridle, check out the bitless bridle. Its a bitless English looking bridle.
You could also stick your finger in the SIDE of his mouth where the bit would lie (there shouldn't be teeth their. if there is, then that's probably your problem) and that should get the horse to open its mouth.
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∙ 11y agoYou should do this gradually. A young horse must learn to accept a bit as something normal and natural to have in its mouth, and this won't happen overnight. The horse must learn how to swallow saliva with a foreign object in its mouth. To facilitate this, a trainer will slowly introduce a mouthing bit, for just a few minutes at first and slowly building, until the horse no longer objects to it.
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∙ 14y agoyou stick you two pointer fingers in the side of the horses mouth and then stick it in their slowly
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How do you get your horse to open it's mouth for the bit?
hold it near the horses mouth but don't bang his/her teeth
Why can't you leave a bridle on a horse in the pasture?
The bit on the bridle makes it so when the horse tries to graze, it chokes. Also, the horse can step on the reins and trip. Also, if you leave a bit on a horse unsupervised the horse can severely injure itself....including cutting it's tongue off and/or cutting it's mouth open. You should NEVER tie a horse with a bit in it's mouth or leave a horse unattended with a bit in.
What is a bit lifter?
A bit lifter is a piece of horse tack which lifts a bit in the horse's mouth.
What is the name of the part of the horse's mouth where the bit is placed?
The bar is the flat part of a horse's jaw where the bit rests.
How do you get your horse to hold a bit in her mouth?
keep the bridle in ONE of your hands.w/that hand rest your arm between your horses two ears and your horse will put its head down. then hold your bit in your other hand under the horses lips, tickling the back of the horses mouth w/your thumb.your horse should open its mouth so you can gently place the bit where it belongs. hope this helps!
What is the best way to bit a horse?
Standing on the left side of the horse, put your left hand on the bit and your right hand between the horses ears on the crown piece. Put the bit to the horses mouth and use the command the horse knows. When the horse accepts the bit slide it into the mouth. Pull the top of the bride over the horses ears. If you have a bridle with sliders, make sure they are not in the horses eyes. Then buckle the throughout latch and any other buckles you have. Tip: If the horse it resisting the bit, slide your finger in his mouth (not behind the teeth) and in the near back of his mouth you will find a space with no teeth. Push down on the gum, it will force the horse to open it's mouth, then you can slide the bit in quickly.
What goes into the horse's mouth?
A little bit
What is the mechanics of a horse bridle How does it work?
The basic purpose of the bridle is to control the direction of the horse. By control, I mean gently asking the horse. It should be used as communication not punishment. How it works depends on serveral factors. The bit can apply pressure to different parts of the horse's mouth or tongue depending what type of bit it is. Nose bands can help make the bit more effective, allowing no opportunity for the horse to open his mouth too wide and avoid the bit. The throatlatch helps keep the headstall in place. And the reins are the lines of communication from the rider's hands to the horse's mouth.
How do you fit a pelham bit?
To fit a Pelham bit, first place the bit in the horse's mouth. Make sure that the sides of the bit do not pinch or draw the sides of the mouth in toward the tongue. Fit the height of the bit so that there is only a single wrinkle in the horse's mouth.
Can braces cause you to unable to open your mouth?
no. but when you get the elastics in your mouth its a bit harder to open your mouth but you will be able to.
How does a bit go into a horse's mouth?
Usually a bit can mean the horse is not well behaved and needs a firm tug to the mouth.The bit does not hurt the horse unless the horse resists what the rider wants.For example: If the rider wants the horse to halt and the horse shakes it head and keeps walking the rider will have to pull on the bit until it hurts the horses mouth.This will only happen about 2 times and the horse will then understand that disobedience only causes the horse pain.
What do you use in your horses mouth?
The part of the tack (harness) that fits in the mouth of a horse is the bit.
