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.
A bit lifter is a piece of horse tack which lifts a bit in the horse's mouth.
Definitely a snaffle bit. Many instructors (those who shouldn't be in the industry) will encourage you to start with a snaffle, and then move to something more harsh as quickly as you can. This is inadvisable. Generally speaking you want to start with a snaffle bit, and if your horse pulls through the bit and doesn't listen to you, then you move up. A shanked snaffle bit is a very nice place to go, because it can be very gentle, however the shanks provide you with leverage which will make it significantly less pleasant for the horse to try to ignore. Another alternative (assuming you have enough control of the horse) is a side-pull. The side-pull is a style of bitless bridle that is similar to a halter, but provides more precise control than a hackamore or a bosel.
A harsh bit is not the solution for a horse that bolts. Proper training is.
The softest not exactly the charcoal cat is the softest 2 me ~Puplove56
Each horse prefers a different type of bit and it's up to the owner to figure out what type of bit the horse likes best.
Mikmar is a bit company.
Bass trees are the softest
There are a variety of reasons, some being that the horse's mouth is very sensetive to bits, a bit would not improve the horse's preformance, or that the horse was not trained with a bit.
Talc is the softest mineral. The Mohs hardness scale goes like this, from softest to hardest: 1. Talc, 2. Gypsum, 3. Calcite, 4. Fluorite, 5. Apatite, 6. Orthoclase Feldspar, 7. Quartz, 8. Topaz, 9. Corundum, 10. Diamond.
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.
"Bit-up" refers to the process of adjusting a horse's bit or bridle to ensure a proper fit and comfort for the horse while riding. This involves checking that the bit is positioned correctly in the horse’s mouth and that the bridle is snug but not too tight, allowing for effective communication between the rider and the horse. Proper bit-up techniques help enhance control, performance, and the overall well-being of the horse during riding.
"A bit of dead horse" is Australian slang for tomato sauce.