Quite a Mouth-full

What are all those things horses carry around in their mouths? Bits can take many forms and perform various functions. Do you know one bit from another? Take this quiz and find out. I'll score your quiz and return the results to you via email. Have fun!

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Which of the following types of bits works primarily on a leverage principle?
gag
snaffle
curb

On which of the following bits do the reins attach adjacent to the corners of the horse's lips?
snaffle
curb
weymouth

Which of the following words is not used to name the smaller bit carried in a full bridle?
snaffle
elevator
bradoon

Which of these "bits" does not have an element which goes through the horse's mouth?
pelham
hackamore
Mexican ring bit

Which of the following is not a driving bit?
Liverpool
Rockwell
Kimberwicke

The following words have been associated with bits used in what style of riding: spoon, cricket?
hunt seat
western
dressage

Which of the following types of bits is designed to be used with 2 sets of reins?
snaffle
curb
pelham

Which of the following is not a western bit?
elevator bit
spade bit
grazing bit

Which type of bit is never found in a full bridle?
pelham
weymouth
snaffle

Which of the following is not actually a snaffle bit?
Tom Thumb snaffle
bradoon
full cheek snaffle

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