It means the visible part of the bit (when it is in your horses mouth) is in the shape of the letter D.
With a figure 8 bridle you can use mostly any kind of english riding bit. I like to use full cheek snaffles , or dee-ring bits. Or just plain snaffles in general.
Yes the bridle mount is attached to the bit. Yes the bridle mount is attached to the bit.
A hack, a bridle with no bit
well its always better to start out with a bit_less bridle .
a hackamore is a bridle without a bit
There is no Bit on a saddle but if you are talking about a bit on the bridle it is made of metal
The bit goes on the bridle, not the halter.
A bitless bridle is a hackamore
Depends on what type you get
A bit is metal bar that is on the bottom of the bridle. This fits inside the horses mouth, behind the teeth, where there is a gap.
Yes, you can have a bridle without a bit. "Bitless bridles" are actually sold today. Try searching them on Google or Youtube. Good luck and God bless.
You can try a figure eight bridle or a flash bridle to prevent your pony from opening his mouth and evading the bit.