Riddell designed the first chin strap in 1940. They also developed the first plastic face mask.
The chin strap attaches in the back part of the bit and the rear side of the brilde.
Chin straps typically range in price from $10 to $40, depending on the brand, material, and design. Be sure to choose one that fits comfortably and securely to maximize effectiveness in preventing snoring or promoting jaw support.
Chin strap
The bearskin cap was awarded to the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards for their participation at the Battle of Waterloo (1815), where they also attained name of the Grenadier Guards; to which they still hold it to this day. Ever since then, the bearskin cap has been awarded to the subsequent Guards regiments of the Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards as a mark of their elite status and as regiments of Her Majesty's Foot Guards. Bearskin caps have always been made from the pelt of a black or a brown bear, the latter being the case for an officer's bearskin cap. Because of the cost to produce a single bearskin, it is only awarded to the most elite of regiments. It adds apparent height and stature to a soldier, with height being a desirable attribute in European armies of the 18th and 19th centuries. The bearskin cap was also a functional piece of headgear. Since the fur came down past the eyes, it broke the silhouette of the soldier head and lancers who were trained to hit the head, would hit the bearskin cap instead. The curb chain, or 'chin strap', which some may wonder why is worn on the chin instead of under it, is so that it can protect face against Sabre slashes.
Jake and Amir - 2007 Chin Strap Beard was released on: USA: 28 February 2012
You would attach the chin strap (not a chain) to the rings of the bit, between the reins and the cheekpieces. The chin strap won't work like one that is attached to a bit with leverage, but it will help keep the bit more secure in the mouth.
The standard bearskin of the British Foot Guards is made from the fur of the Canadian black bear. However, an officer's bearskin is made from the fur of the Canadian brown bear as the female brown bear has thicker fur and is dyed black.
with the chin strap secured
I like the schutt advantage
Its traditional
If you're talking about a curb strap on a curb bit, then yes, it is required. If you are talking about a curb strap for a snaffle bit, then no, it is not required. Bosals do not require a curb strap. If you are talking about a chin strap for the western hat, no, one is not required. It is not required but I strongly recommend because with out it the bit has too much movement that may confuse the horse.