Western Curb Bit

The length and straightness of the shank can either increase or decrease the pressure and can affect the quickness of western bits.

Western curb bit.

Like the english pelham this bit somewhat combines the action of curb and a snaffle and is used with two sets of reins one of the large d shaped rings and one set on the bottom rings. There s higher or lower porting in the mouthpiece according to the size of the horse s tongue. Try prime hello sign in account lists sign in account lists returns orders try prime cart. Remember in western riding body position leg cues and reining have the most significance and the bit becomes a means of signalling rather than control.

The curb bit refers to bits that have a lever action through the use of shanks and a curb strap or chain. Kimblewicks or kimberwickes are modified curb bits and a curb bit is used in a double bridle along with a bradoon. Liverpool bits are a type of curb bit. This allows the rider to rate speed and encourage collection with only minimal hand movement.

It includes the pelham bit and the weymouth curb along with the traditional curb bit used mainly by western riders. Jim edwards chain curb. 5 pounds of pressure might feel like 10 15 or 20 pounds to the horse. 4 3 4 5 high port training curb bit foreman style western curb bit grazing bit stainless steel or chrome plated 4 3 4 or tight 5 high port mouthpiece with 7 1 4 swept back fixed foreman style shanks.

The curb bit is a leverage bit which works by amplifying the amount of pressure applied by the rider. Braided rawhide bit hobble. Skip to main content. The design and configuration of the curb bit are endless.

Curb bits place pressure on the bars tongue jaw and poll. It will also require a curb chain or strap. This bit will be used for training but won t be seen in any western competitions. A curb bit is in general more severe than a basic snaffle bit although there are several factors that are involved in determining a bit s severity.