On Sun, 6 Jul 2008 20:15:56 -0700, you 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? > > In the UK it's called a Dutch Gag. There is no curb chain so it's not like the Icelandic curb bit, and the mouthpiece is usually single or double broken. Ridden on the large ring it works like a Tom Thumb, with some poll pressure, which gets more severe the lower you place the rein.
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horsecare/1370/37019.html Mic Mic (Michelle) Rushen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Solva Icelandic Horses and DeMeulenkamp Sweet Itch Rugs: www.solva-icelandics.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
