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HorseQuest Learning Lesson: Understanding Bits for Horses

Last Updated: May 28, 2008 Related resource areas: Horses


Western Bridle on a Horse

Understanding how a bit works in the horse's mouth will help you select the most appropriate bit for the job and appreciate the craftsmanship of well balanced and constructed bits.

Learning Objectives

In Understanding Bits for Horses the following learning objectives are addressed.

  1. Learn how to categorize bits.
  2. Learn about variation in bit construction.
  3. How to introduce training principles related to bit use.







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