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Who has the brand that is a curb bit?
All a curb bit is, is a bit with a curb chain. A curb chain is a chain that can hook on to a bit. It allows more control with the bit. About every type of bit has hooks on it that a curb chain will attatch to.
What kind of bit is a Curb?
A single-bar bit with a curve in the middle and shanks and a curb chain to provide leverage in a horse's mouth.
What is the softest horse bit?
The fatter the bar, generally the kinder the bit. Looking for a kind bit look for a fat bar, the width of which will be suitable for the horse. Whether the bit is a snaffle with one or more joints, or a curb, the fatter, the kinder. If the bit is a curb, go with the shortest shanks possible going down, and little shank above the bar. Try it with a leather curb strap first, then a curb chain - and make sure the chain lies flat.
Do you need a chin strap for western pleasure?
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.
How many basic styles of bit are there?
There are two basics kinds of bit, snaffle and curb.
Where does a Curb Chain fit on a horse?
A curb chain is attached to the curb bit of a bridle, running under the horse's chin groove. It helps provide leverage and control as pressure is applied to the horse's chin when the reins are engaged.
Is the Tom Thumb bit harsh on a horses mouth?
Tom Thumb bits are Marketed as a mild bit that is good for the green horse or green rider. One reason they are marketed this way is because of the misbelief that they are a snaffle with shanks, making it a mild bit that works as a snaffle and a curb. But that is all incorrect. No snaffle can have shanks. A snaffle is a non leverage, direct pressure bit that can have any type of mouth piece, joint, chain, leather, solid even ported. Many believe that a Curb bit is a bit with a solid mouth piece and many call the port the curb but what a curb bit is, is a leverage bit that uses a curb strap that causes curb pressure on the curb area of the lower jaw...the reason for the name Curb bit. A curb bit can have any type of mouth piece, jointed, chain, leather, solid, etc. So a Tom THumb is a curb bit. One of the biggest problems with it is that many think it is a snaffle because of the marketing and use it as a snaffle but that can cause many problems to the poor horse. That holds true for ANY jointed Curb bit, but... Not all jointed Curb bits are Tom Thumbs. There are only three Tom Thumb bits. The English Tom Thumb which is a short(very short) shanked curb bit that has a Solid ported mouth piece. The Aussie Tom Thumb which IS a ture snaffle that looks much like the Full cheek but has the ends flattened like a thumb print instead of rounded. And then the Western Tom Thumb which is the bit most people are talking about when you see Tom Thumb. Of the three the first two are good bits, the third is best left on the wall for many reasons. Like I said above there is only three TTs(Tom Thumbs). There are many western bits that hold the name but are not TTs. Again this goes back to Marketing. They list anything with a jointed mouth piece and a western shank as a TT to make people think of it as mild and because humans like to group things. There is only one true western TT and that is the bit I'm talking about. Oddly enough when they group these other bits as a TT, normally pushing someone to buy a longer shanked one for control after the horse blows through the TT they are giving them a milder bit in most cases. The TT is bad by design. It has short STRAIGHT shanks. If there is a longer shank or a good curve in it or anything but a single jointed mouth piece it isn't a TT and by design is probably the better bit(but might not be right for the case).
How many bits does a full bridle have?
A full bridle typically has 16 bits, which includes a curb bit, snaffle bit, and a bit of the rider's choice. The bridle is used in horseback riding to control the horse's movements and direction.
Why did Texas had less damage than the southern states?
Because Texas not damage, furthermore strong. And good. Missouri not so strong and a bit good but not so much.
What is the difference between a kimblewick bit and a snaffle bit?
A kimblewick bit has a slight curb action. A snaffle can be plain or jointed but a kimblewick is normally plain.
Where does the chin strap or curb strap attach to a bit?
The chin strap attaches in the back part of the bit and the rear side of the brilde.
Will a snaffle bit stop a horse as easy as a curb bit?
It is called a pelham bit in English riding. In western riding, it would be called a tom thumb.Horseisle Answer- Pelham
