On Jul 6, 2008, at 8:15 PM, Judy Ryder wrote: > What kind of bit is this? > > http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n174/islanninhevonen-95/kuuma07/ankivindfaxi5.jpg > > What are the mechanics of this type of bit? >
Looks like a 3 ring elevator or gag bit (http://www.foxhunter.on.ca/tackshop/AboutBits/AboutBits.htm). Without seeing what is inside the horse's mouth it would seem to be a shorter shanked version of the icelandic bit. Lynn Kinsky, Santa Ynez, CA ranch: http://www.silcom.com/~lkinsky/
