What is a Bradoon bit?
A bradoon bit is a small ringed snaffle bit that fits in the top bit position of a double bridle, sitting above a Weymouth bit on an English dressage bridle or Saddleseat bridle. Unlike the regular snaffle, the bradoon bit has a smaller cheek ring, allowing it to fit above the Weymouth bit on a double bridle.
What is a Weymouth bit?
About: The Weymouth Bit is an English bit, used in a double bridle. The mouthpiece can come in numerous style, however commonly has a low port. Fitting: The Weymouth is used with a Bradoon Bit. It is suggested that the Bradoon is purchased in your regular bit sizing, with the Weymouth 0.25″ smaller.
Are D ring bits good?
These snaffles are popular, and for good reason; simple yet effective, many horses respond well to these mild bits. Named after the shape of the cheek piece, the bit forms a “D” outside the horse’s mouth.
Can you use a Bradoon on its own?
New Member. A Bradoon bit is the snaffle bit from a double bridle. It’s fine to use it on it’s own, they generally have smaller cheek rings so can look neater on a small head than a large ringed bit.
What is the difference between a snaffle and a Bradoon?
is that bradoon is a type of snaffle bit, with small rings, usually used on a double bridle in conjunction with a curb bit while snaffle is a broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse’s mouth) it brings pressure to bear on the tongue and bars and corners of the mouth often used as a training bit.
What is the purpose of a Weymouth bit?
The Weymouth is the curb bit, which works on a lever action. The mouthpiece is effectively the fulcrum, the upper and lower cheeks the lever. The length of the shank below the mouthpiece determines how much action the cheek will have on the poll, rotating around the mouthpiece.
Can you use a Bradoon as a snaffle?
yes, you can use a bradoon for a little pony instead of a snaffle. Harvey has what is called a ‘small ring french link snaffle’ where as Piccolo’s bit is a ‘french link bradoon’ but in fairness they look identical.
What bit is best for a strong horse?
Often seen when the horse is in an exciting situation and is a common evasion with horses prone to being on the forehand. The ideal bit for this is the Myler correctional ported barrel bit. The 33 42 combination version is excellent for strong horses that try to run away with you with their head down/out/tucked in.
What is a gag bit for horses?
The gag bit works on the horse’s lips and poll simultaneously. The pressure on the lips tends to make the horse raise its head, which is useful for a horse that tends to lean on the bit. Gag bits are used mainly for horses that are strong pullers or for horses that need retraining.
Is a Kimberwick bit harsh?
HOW SEVERE IS A KIMBERWICK BIT? A bit is only as severe as the hands of the rider using it. A kimberwick bit is a leverage bit and so is a lot easier to be harsh with. If the curb chain is done up tightly and the rider has rough hands and poor balance then a lot of discomfort can be caused.