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  2. Bit (horse) - Wikipedia

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    A horse wearing an English bridle with a snaffle bit, the end of which can be seen just sticking out of the mouth. The bit is not the metal ring. Horse skull showing the large gap between the front teeth and the back teeth. The bit sits in this gap, and extends beyond from side to side. The bit is an item of a horse's tack.

  3. Bit mouthpiece - Wikipedia

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    This latter method is only possible because bit keepers ensure the bit stays in a fixed position in the horse's mouth, and thus bits that do not use bit keepers (e.g., a D-ring or eggbutt) do not have this milder option. This bit can put pressure on the tongue, although it also adds pressure to the bars and lips of the mouth.

  4. Horse pain caused by the bit - Wikipedia

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    When riding and driving, the horse is required to wear a bit in its mouth, connected to reins.The bit is often invasive for the animal. [6] The setup of the bit and the forces exerted by the reins play a crucial role in the oral health and comfort of ridden or harnessed horses. [7]

  5. Horses in Olympics Games events suffering pain from too-tight ...

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    Horses naturally open their mouths to relieve the pain when a bit – a metal bar placed over the tongue – causes too much pressure, experts say. But dressage competitors lose points if their ...

  6. Curb bit - Wikipedia

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    A curb bit works on several parts of a horse's head and mouth. The bit mouthpiece acts on the bars, tongue and roof of the mouth. The shanks add leverage and place pressure on the poll via the crownpiece of the bridle, to the chin groove via the curb chain, and, especially with a "loose jaw" shank, may act on the sides of the mouth and jaw.

  7. Snaffle bit - Wikipedia

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    A snaffle bit is the most common type of bit used while riding horses. It consists of a mouthpiece and two rings. The mouthpieces may be jointed. A snaffle gives direct pressure on the horse's mouth and has no leveraging shank. A bridle utilizing only a snaffle bit is often called a "snaffle bridle", particularly in English riding.

  8. Tumbler knife sharpener review, after weeks of testing - AOL

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    The block also has four angles for sharpening rather than just two (meaning you can more easily sharpen knives at a more particular angle) though at $150 it’s more expensive than the Tumbler.

  9. Horse tongue - Wikipedia

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    Horse showing severe discomfort with this bit. The main cause of tongue injuries in horses is the use of the bit during riding, whether due to the actions of the rider's hands or to unsuitable equipment. [3] A minority of tongue injuries can result from contact with sharp molars, necessitating intervention by an equine dentist. [44]