Tack Tip Tuesday
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What Makes a Bit Stronger – Part 2
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Understanding how bit cheekpieces affect strength and pressure is key to choosing the right bit for your horse. From snaffles to gags, this guide breaks down how different cheekpieces change rein pressure, what each style is best for, and how to find a bit your horse can truly work with.
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What Makes a Bit Stronger - Mouthpiece
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Discover what makes a bit stronger and how different mouthpieces affect your horse's comfort and communication. Learn the pros, cons, and best uses of popular bit styles in this beginner-friendly guide from Evolution Equestrian.
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Hanging Check Snaffle
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Did you know bits are one of my favorite topics? At Evolution Equestrian, we love helping riders find the perfect bit for their horse, whether they... -
Tack Tip Tuesday: Full Cheek vs Fulmer
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The world of bits can be confusing. With endless different combinations of mouthpieces and cheekpieces and names some bits can start to look the sa... -
Rubber Bits
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It is a well known fact that I love learning and talking about bits! Like many parts of the equestrian sport, it is both a science and an art. Sc... -
Why is this bit gold?
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Thankfully for your pocketbook, it is not made of real gold! Bits that have this shade of gold are typically made of a copper alloy. C... -
Different Types of Cheekpieces
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The type of bit combinations can seem endless when you think of all the options. That is why it is important to understand how each component of the bit works, independently and together. In this article learn about how different styles of cheekpieces will affect the bit. -
Single Joints vs Double Jointed Bits
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Single Jointed Bits Single Jointed bits forward the riders rein aids to the tongue-edges and the lower jaw bones. When giving rein aids the bit f... -
Finding the Right Sized Bit
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A bit should be sized and fitted to the individual anatomic shape of the mouth as well as to its characteristic needs. The basic requirement for the correct bit choice is a healthy and properly trained horse. -
Bit Materials
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Different metals and materials will provide horses of different tastes, comfort, and texture in their mouths. Some horses will prefer different types of materials over another. When you see your horse being able to comfortably hold the bit without excessive chewing or evading it means you are on the right path. -
How Bits Work
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There are 4 basic families that bits are divided into; Direct Contact Bits (such as Snaffles) Leverage Bits (such as Curbs, Pelhams, and Kimb... -
History of Bits
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Humans and horses have intertwined throughout history, dating as far back as 2600 BC. Using historical evidence, it is believed that the first bits were made out of hemp rope, bones, horns or hardwood.
