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The term 'on the bit' is a simple question with a semi-complicated answer. I'll try to keep it short and sweet.
A horse is on the bit when he has accepted the bit, his mouth is soft and the rider can feel it in their hands. The horse should be foaming and slobbering, which is a good sign. The face should be vertical or nearly vertical with the nose just slightly out. Avoid getting 'behind the vertical', your bit is less effective when you are.
As backward as this sounds, 'on the bit' is accomplished not by your hands but with lots of leg and some seat. It is usually for more experienced riders. If you are not driving the horse into the bit with your legs and seat, then you are just pulling on his face and you defeat the whole purpose.
I hope I have explained this so it makes sense to you. As with much of riding, on the bit is a feeling. You have to feel it. But when you do, you will know it. It is the correct way to ride, and when you get to this point you and your horse are truly partners, a team.
What else can I help you with?
What is the device that is placed in the horses mouth?
The device that is place in the horses mouth is called a bit. It is a bar of metal used to steer the horse when riding.
What is the name of the flat part of the horse's jaw where the bit rests?
The flat part of a horse's jaw where the bit rests is called the "bars." The bars are located between the incisors and molars in the horse's mouth. It is a sensitive area where the bit sits when the horse is bridled.
What is a bit used for on a horse?
A bit is used for control while riding. A bit should never be left in the horses mouth while unattended. To go along with that when removing your horses head stall and bit Let the horse push the bit out by his or her self pulling a bit out can do more harm than its worth to you and the horse. A bit can be a good thing but at the same time a bad thing. When choosing a bit make sure it fits the horses mouth right. A bit that does not fit right may cause your horse to act out with no warning and cause the horse not to respond when you are asking.
What is the horses bit place called?
The part of the horse's mouth where the bit rests is called the bars. This is the area between the incisors and molars, where the bit applies pressure to communicate with the horse.
When buying a horse what does ovno mean?
"OVNO" usually stands for "or very near offer." Basically it indicates that the seller is willing to negotiate a bit on the price.
What does it mean if a horse is foaming at the bit?
The saliva is mixing around the bit and gets foamy and gross.
What does it mean for a horse to get free from the bit?
The bit is something that goes in the horses mouth so the rider can steer the horse. So free from the bit probably means that the bit fell out of the horses mouth.Wikipedia can tell you more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_(horse)
Where is the Master Horse Mind on Jungle?
If you mean the Horse Whisperer, he is a bit south of the docks on the fringe of the jungle.
What does chomp at the bit mean?
This is a horse term. A horse that is eager to move will chew or chomp at the bit in its mouth, and pull on the reins to try to get the rider to let him move. If you are chomping at the bit, you are eager to get started on something.
What is the device that is placed in the horses mouth?
The device that is place in the horses mouth is called a bit. It is a bar of metal used to steer the horse when riding.
What does above the bit mean?
Above the means the horse is avoiding the pressure and may grab the bit with his tetth and take off.
What is a bit lifter?
A bit lifter is a piece of horse tack which lifts a bit in the horse's mouth.
What does a horses headpiece do?
I'm not familiar with a 'headpiece' but I think you mean the bridle. This is used to control the horse's head and keeps the bit in the horse's mouth.
What does off the bridle mean?
I think you mean off the bit. This means that the horse's head isn't collected and isn't forward enough. The way I generally get my horse on the bit is to squeeze and half halt until he is moving forward and tucks his head under Hope this helped!
What kind of bit for bolting horse?
A harsh bit is not the solution for a horse that bolts. Proper training is.
What type of bit would a horse rather have in its mouth?
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.
What is a mikmar horse bit?
Mikmar is a bit company.
